Investigation of The Effects of Holistic Group Exercise Program on Muscle Thickness and Physical Performance in Older Adults With Sarcopenia

Investigation of The Effects of Holistic Group Exercise Program on Muscle Thickness and Physical Performance in Older Adults With Sarcopenia

A decrease in muscle mass and function can cause the development of many chronic diseases, including sarcopenia. It has been reported that the best intervention for sarcopenia is exercise. Despite this, the optimal type of exercise for sarcopenia has not yet been determined. Although the holistic approach is used in the literature in the elderly population, it is noticeable that it does not find much space for itself in this patient group. In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of holistic approach-based exercise program on individuals with sarcopenia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being over the age of 65
• Getting a diagnosis of sarcopenia
• To be able to walk at least 10 meters independently in public
• Getting a score of 4 and above from the clock drawing test
• Volunteer individuals

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a neurological disease
• Having an uncontrollable cardiopulmonary disease
• Acute illness that will prevent him/her from understanding and performing the exercises to be performed status or the presence of significant cognitive impairment
• Providing continuity for less than 80% of the exercise program