Investigation of Inspiratory Muscle Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Sarcopenic Individuals

Investigation of the Effects of Sarcopenia and Dynapenia on Inspiratory Muscle Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Geriatric Individuals

The aim of our study is to examine the effects of sarcopenia and dynapenia on inspiratory muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in geriatric individuals.

Within the scope of the study, anterior thigh thicknesses of geriatric individuals will be evaluated by ultrasonography and individuals will be divided into 3 groups as dynapenic, sarcopenic and normal according to the ISarcoPRM algorithm, using the STAR method and Hand-grip. The Powerbreathe K5 device will be used to evaluate the inspiratory muscle strength of geriatric individuals in both groups, and the 2-minute step test will be used to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness. The study will be carried out with 100 geriatric individuals. As a result of the study, first the inspiratory muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness of sarcopenic, dynapenic and non-sarcopenic groups will be compared. Afterwards, the relationship between anterior thigh thickness and inspiratory muscle strength of all geriatric individuals participating in the study will be examined.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Getting a score between 24 and 30 on the Mini Mental State Assessment
• Ability to stand without assistance for at least 90 seconds

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to communicate verbally
• Using a walking aid
• Older adults with severe visual impairment, neurological disorders, and/or congestive heart failure
• Older adults for whom exercise is not recommended