Objectives: Although the skeletal muscle is the main effector of disability in stroke, evidence
on post-stroke skeletal muscle is scarce; especially, the prevalence of stroke-related …

Malnutrition and sarcopenia often occur in rehabilitation settings. The prevalence of
malnutrition and sarcopenia in older patients undergoing rehabilitation is 49–67% and 40 …

Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia
following stroke, musculoskeletal disease, or hospital-associated deconditioning in …

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in Western
countries. More than 60% of patients remain disabled, 50% of patients suffer from …

Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by progressive systemic muscle loss and
decreased function. The loss of systemic muscle mass and decreased function after stroke …

Background & aims The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of stroke-related
sarcopenia and its association with poor oral status in post-acute stroke patients. Methods …

Sarcopenia is characterized by muscle wasting and is primarily a disease of the elderly. A
stroke-specific sarcopenia has been described recently. Stroke-related sarcopenia has a …

Background: Despite extensive study of the impact of stroke on muscle and functional
performance, questions remain regarding the extent to which changes are due to the …

Long-term disability caused by stroke is largely due to an impairment of motor function. The
functional consequences after stroke are caused by central nervous system adaptations and …

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in Western
countries. More than 60% of patients remain disabled, 50% of patients suffer from some …