Effects of a Multicomponent Preventive Intervention in Women at Risk of Sarcopenia: A Pilot Study
Violeta Rios-Escalante,
Juan Carlos Perez-Barba,
Maria Claudia Espinel-Bermudez
et al.
Abstract:Sarcopenia is defined by the presence of decreased skeletal muscle mass, strength, and functionality in older people. Multicomponent interventions represent an alternative to non-pharmacological treatment for preventing disease progression. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a multicomponent intervention approach in women at risk of sarcopenia. Methods: A quasi-experimental pilot study of 12 weeks was conducted, with 24 sessions of dancing and resistance exercises and 12 sessions of nutritional educat… Show more
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