Differences in Body Composition, Handgrip Strength, Gait Speed and Risk of Fall among Sarcopenic Obese and Non Sarcopenic Obese Individuals
Published: 2023
Author(s) Name: Mangalam Kumari and Archana Khanna |
Author(s) Affiliation: Dept. of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sci, Sharda Univ., Greater Noida, UP, India
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Abstract
With ageing, there is a reduction in strength and size of the muscle in older individuals that results in functional limitations, an elevated risk of falls, disability, and death. The present study included 95 participants (42 sarcopenic obese and 53 non sarcopenic obese) who were compared for body composition, handgrip strength, gait speed and risk of fall. It was found that sarcopenic obese individuals had reduced handgrip strength, a slower gait speed, and higher fall risk in comparison to nonsarcopenic obese. Consequently, it can be concluded that sarcopenic obesity is a geriatric syndrome that causes general health problems and affects physical and functional status.
Keywords: Fall risk, Handgrip strength, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic obesity, TUG.
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