Age-related sarcopenia index and functional capacity in elderly community members: a correlational study

• Main Authors: Rubens Vinícius Letieri (Author), Paulo Henrique Torres Araújo (Author), Bruno Fernandes Antunez (Author), Mayrhon José Abrantes Farias (Author), Paulo Marcelo Nogueira Barros (Author), Luciana Maria dos Reis (Author), Guilherme Eustáquio Furtado (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Desafio Singular, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Sarcopenia affects performance in simple activities of daily life, directly impacting the quality of life of the elderly. The objective of the present study was to analyse the correlation between age, sarcopenia index and functional capacity in community-dwelling elderly. The sample comprised 40 com...