Evaluación de la condición física asociada a sarcopenia en adultos mayores residentes del hogar San José.

Abstract

People, over the years and as part of the aging process, develop a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, which is accompanied by a decrease in the function of skeletal muscle tissue, which is known as sarcopenia. The main objective of this research work is to determine the physical condition and degree of sarcopenia of the elderly who reside in the San José home. Methodology The study population was characterized, after the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, the number of 59 older adults was determined, being 23 men and 36 women. The research was carried out with a mixed approach, observational design, cross section and descriptive scope. The results obtained in the dynamometry are that in the total population, 61% belonged to women with reduced muscular strength < 34 lb, compared to men who, of 39% of their population, 20% have low muscular strength, to follow it with 19% normal. In BMI that prevails in the population is low weight, physical performance in the elderly determined by Alusti, explains that in most patients they maintain a slight dependency. It is worth noting that 56% of older adults have sarcopenia, according to the parameters given by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in the Elderly. Conclusion; it can be said that in patients with sarcopenia there is a significant decline in physical condition.