Relationships among peak expiratory flow rate, body composition, physical function, and sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults.

Takeshi KeraHisashi KawaiHirohiko HiranoMotonaga KojimaYoshinori FujiwaraKazushige IharaShuichi Obuchi

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2017)

Our findings suggest that physical function is more strongly associated with respiratory muscle mass than total skeletal muscle mass and that PEFR may be a valid indicator of sarcopenia.

Keyphrases

body composition
skeletal muscle
resistance training
bone mineral density
community dwelling
mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit