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A cross-sectional study of the association between dynapenia and higher-level functional capacity in daily living in community-

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
M Iwamura et al.
Used Parameters : SMM, SMI, PBF

Publication Year : 2017

Country : Japan

Journal : BMC Geriatrics

There are many reports that dynapenia, sarcopenia and frailty each have associations with bodily function or with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). However, studies that compare all three conditions and their effects on IADL are lacking. The purpose of this study is to examine associations of sarcopenia, frailty, and dynapenia with IADL. Participants included 123 community-dwelling older adults (31 men, 92 women,) aged 65 years or older (75.0±5.3 years) who were independent in IADL. In terms of physical function …
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