Self-reported difficulty in walking 400 meters: the “red flag” for probable sarcopenia

Self-reported difficulty in walking 400 meters: the “red flag” for probable sarcopenia

Abstract Background Sarcopenia is associated with adverse outcomes in older people. Several tools are recommended to assess muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance, but are not always available in daily practice. Objective The aim of the present study is to evaluate if there is a corre...

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Main Authors: Sara Salini, Andrea Russo, Riccardo Calvani, Marcello Covino, Anna Maria Martone, Matteo Tosato, Francesco Paolo Damiano, Anna Picca, Emanuele Marzetti, Francesco Landi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Muscle strength
Physical performance
Sarcopenia
Frailty
400 m walking test
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03231-z

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