Clinical Research and Practice by Mieczyslaw Pokorski

Author:Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

10 Clinical and Practical Recommendations

I propose the assessment of muscle mass primarily with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DeXA). In case the technique is unavailable, anthropometry can be easily used in primary care settings as an initial screening tool for patients with low muscle mass. Patients should then be referred for further evaluation in clinical specialty settings.

Physical performance should be primarily assessed by measuring gait speed. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test might be limited by administration time, but might also be useful to identify men and women with low physical performance.

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