Sarcopenia: origins and clinical relevance

Irwin H Rosenberg

doi:10.1016/j.cger.2011.03.003

Sarcopenia: origins and clinical relevance

Clin Geriatr Med. 2011 Aug;27(3):337-9. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2011.03.003. Epub 2011 Jun 8.

Author

Irwin H Rosenberg¹

Affiliation

¹ Tufts University, Jaharis Building, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Irwin.rosenberg@tufts.edu

PMID: 21824550
DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2011.03.003

Abstract

To a considerable extent, the advent of the term sarcopenia has contributed to the focus on this important condition and its effects on the quality of life and care of older persons. It is hoped that the advances in our understanding of the etiology and treatment of sarcopenia will further contribute to placing this diagnosis and treatment at a higher priority in the management of older persons and prevention of disability.

Publication types

Historical Article

MeSH terms

Aged, 80 and over
Aging / physiology*
Exercise
History, 20th Century
Humans
Muscle Strength / physiology*
Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology*
Resistance Training
Sarcopenia* / etiology
Sarcopenia* / history
Sarcopenia* / therapy
Terminology as Topic