Elastic-band resistance exercise or vibration treatment in combination with hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) supplement for management of sarcopenia in older people: a study protocol for a single-blinded randomised controlled trial in Hong Kong
Introduction Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome characterised by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function with risks of adverse outcomes and becomes more prevalent due to ageing population. Elastic-band exercise, vibration treatment and hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation were p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-06-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/6/e034921.full |