Open AccessImpact of Combined Osteopenia/Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia on Balance and Quality of Life in Older Adults
Author(s) -
Raikan Büyükavcı,
Semra Aktürk,
Bahri Evren,
Yüksel Ersoy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
i̇stanbul kuzey klinikleri
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2148-4902
DOI - 10.14744/nci.2020.28003
Subject(s) - sarcopenia , osteopenia , osteoporosis , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , balance (ability) , physical therapy , body mass index , bone mineral , nursing
Combined osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia is a major public health problem for old adults. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impacts of combined osteopenia/osteoporosis with sarcopenia on balance and quality of life in patients older than 65 years.