Frailty and Sarcopenia

Yannis Dionyssiotis

ISBN 10: 9535134833 / ISBN 13: 9789535134831

Published by Intechopen Aug 2017, 2017

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Frailty is considered a multisystem impairment that makes an individual vulnerable to external or internal stressors. Sarcopenia, the age-dependent loss of muscle mass and function, is proposed as the biological substrate and the pathway whereby the consequences of physical frailty develop. These syndromes are associated with a negative impact in quality of life and can lead to the occurrence of disability, institutionalization, and even mortality. The book focuses upon all the related aspects of frailty and sarcopenia and the new advancements in the related treatments including complex issues and research. It includes high-quality chapters in all related aspects for the syndromes of sarcopenia and frailty, which adversely affect the function and overall effectiveness of the musculoskeletal system and interventions to promote rehabilitation. 254 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Frailty and Sarcopenia
• Publisher: Intechopen Aug 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9535134833
• ISBN 13: 9789535134831
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 22D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 765 grams

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Synopsis

Frailty is considered a multisystem impairment that makes an individual vulnerable to external or internal stressors. Sarcopenia, the age-dependent loss of muscle mass and function, is proposed as the biological substrate and the pathway whereby the consequences of physical frailty develop. These syndromes are associated with a negative impact in quality of life and can lead to the occurrence of disability, institutionalization, and even mortality. The book focuses upon all the related aspects of frailty and sarcopenia and the new advancements in the related treatments including complex issues and research. It includes high-quality chapters in all related aspects for the syndromes of sarcopenia and frailty, which adversely affect the function and overall effectiveness of the musculoskeletal system and interventions to promote rehabilitation.