Estimating appendicular muscle mass in older adults with consideration on paralysis.

Junko Ueshima Keisuke MaedaKenta MurotaniAkio Shimizu Ayano NaganoKeisuke SatoYuria IshidaNaoharu MoriMasaki Suenaga

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2020)

We successfully developed ASM estimating formulas using anthropometric measurements considering the presence of paralysis. Thus, these formulas are beneficial for diagnosing sarcopenia in older adults, without requiring any special equipment. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 1145-1150.

Keyphrases

physical activity
community dwelling
body composition
skeletal muscle