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ea0049ep233 | Bone & Osteoporosis | ECE2017

The effect of mechanical assisted squat exercise on pulmonary function, muscle mass and function with or without sarcopenia

Jeon YunKyung , Shin MyungJun , Kim InJoo , Kim BoHyun , Shin YongBeom

Introduction: Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome that causes age-related changes to muscle mass and function. Lung function is reduced in elderly patients with sarcopenia. We explored whether a mechanically assisted squat exercise improved muscle function and mass and pulmonary function in community-dwelling elderly women with or without sarcopenia.Methods: Participants were recruited via posters or the websites of regional health centers. In total, 76 c...