Deconditioning

A collection of the most recent evidence based figures / models regarding deconditioning, sarcopenia and frailty.

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Deconditioning

2. KeyDeconditioningResearch

3. Categorising Deconditioning
➢Primary sarcopenia-Age related loss of muscle mass, strength and physical
function, preventable and is not normal ageing.
➢Secondary sarcopenia –sarcopenia following an event that alters pre-existing
levels of mobility such as hip fracture
➢Medication induced sarcopenia –drugs such as corticosteroids and statins can
accelerate reductions in muscle mass and strength
➢Sarcopenic obesity –low muscle mass and strength in addition to high body fat
levels
➢Cachexia -muscle wasting condition with inflammatory component accompanying
diseases such as cancer, COPD, renal disease
➢Frailty -a syndrome resulting from age-related cumulative declines of multiple
physical & psychosocial factors that results in reduced resilience to stressors

4. Sarcopenia vs Cachexia

5. Low levels of strength is a red Flag!
Patients under these thresholds
should be seen as a serious cause for
concern;
Increased risk of multi-
morbidity & mortality.
Limited physical performance,
reduced independence & reduced
quality of life.
Increased need of healthcare
support for ADL’s & increased
healthcare costs.
Strength
Assessment
Grip Strength 5 Sit to Stands
M < 27kg
F < 16kg
> 15 seconds
Increased risk of falls and
fractures.

6. Complications of Low Muscle Mass

7. Muscle Mass is a Vital Sign

8. Muscle Mass is a Physiological Reserve

9. Skeletal Muscle Performance & Ageing

10. LoseStrength,LoseMovement

11. Step Reduction & Muscle Mass

12. Bed Rest is Toxic

13. Vicious Cycle of Deconditioning

14. Functional Declines

15. Muscular Strength & Mass Declines

16. AgeRelated Loss ofMuscle Mass

17. Muscle Mass & Life Course Events

18. Sarcopenia –Punctuated Decline

19. Sarcopenia

20. Sarcopenia Aetiology

21. Factors Associated with Sarcopenia

22. Sarcopenia & Clinical Outcomes in
Older Adults

23. SarcopeniaAssessment

24. Regulation of Muscle Mass

25. FactorsthatworsenSarcopenia

26. ChronicConditionsAccelerate Ageing

27. Muscle Mass & Chronic Conditions

28. Osteosarcopenia

29. COPD & Muscle Mass

30. Sarcopenia Rates in Cancer

31. RheumatoidCachexia

32. Frailty & Chronic Conditions

33. Sarcopenia & Frailty Overlap

34. Sarcopenia –Frailty -Malnutrition

35. Frailty Across the Life Course

36. Cycle of Frailty

37. Frailty –Progressive Decline

38. Effectiveness of Strength Training for
Treating Frailty

39. Exercise Prevents Functional Decline in
Hospital

40. Strength Training is a Countermeasure for
Deconditioning & Chronic Disease!

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