Sarcopenia as a predictor of activities of daily living capability in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation

201975 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Tatsuya Matsushita · Nagasaki Ajisai Hospital

S. Taguchi · Nagasaki Municipal Hospital

Anna Yamanouchi · Nagasaki Municipal Hospital

Abstract

Stroke-related sarcopenia appears to be a predictor of how well male patients can engage in activities of daily living after rehabilitation. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; 19: 1124-1128.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Frailty in Older Adults Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international

Volume 19, Issue 11, pp. 1124-1128

DOI: 10.1111/ggi.13780

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