Prevalencia de sarcopenia en mujeres climatéricas que asisten al área de fisioterapia del HGGS.

Abstract

Sarcopenia is characterized by progressive loss of strength, muscle mass, and decreased functional capacity. In women who are in the climacteric period, it is very common to suffer from sarcopenia due to symptoms and hormonal changes. Objective: To determine the risk of sarcopenia in climacteric women evaluated during the months of October to February 2020 who attended the Guasmo Sur General Hospital. Methodology: Quantitative approach, descriptive and retrospective non-experimental cross-sectional scope. Population universe of 108 female patients, aged between 40 and 60 years. Results: There was a prevalence of women between 40 and 60 years old, with a predominance of ages between 40 and 55 years. The average BMI was 29.12 ± 35.5 kg / m2, which indicates that 49% are overweight and 43% are obese; in relation to functional capacity, 46% have mild limitations, while 44% present minimal limitations, in the assessment of physical capacity 86% present an inactive level and 46% a moderate level, in the assessment of dynamometry it is executed that the grip muscle strength for the right hand is 19.81 kg and for the left hand 18.47 kg. Regarding the assessment of muscle mass, 45% present a high level while 42% present a low level. Conclusion: The climacteric women evaluated at the Guasmo Sur General Hospital show a decrease in muscle mass and strength, a deficit in their aerobic capacity derived from sedentary lifestyle and obesity; which increases the risk of sarcopenia.