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Association between skeletal muscle mass index and lung function/respiratory muscle strength in older adults requiring long-ter

Geriatrics
Author
Sawaya et al.
Used Parameters : SMI

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Japan

Journal : The Journal of Physical Therapy Science

[Purpose] We focused on skeletal muscle mass index, one of the biomarkers of sarcopenia, and investigated the association between skeletal muscle mass index and the parameters of lung function and respiratory muscle strength.[Participants and Methods] After applying the exclusion criteria, we included, in this cross-sectional study, 120 community-dwelling older adults aged≥ 65 years who required long-term care/support and underwent ambulatory rehabilitation under the long-term care insurance system in Japan. We measured the …
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