ea0049ep233 | Bone & Osteoporosis | ECE2017
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...