SARCOPENIA-INVESTIGATIONS
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SUMMARY
MUSCLE STRENGTH
1. Hand-grip strength: using a dynamometer
2. Sit to stand (> 60 sec indicates higher risk)
MUSCLE QUANTITY
3. DXA
4. CT/MRI
MUSCLE FUNCTION
5. Gait speed
6. TUG
7. Short Physical Performance Battery
8. SARC-F Questionnaire
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
