An Assessment of Risk Factors for Osteosarcopenia in Older Adults - the Role of Prevention, Lifestyle, Physical Activity and Education.

Risk Factors for Osteosarcopenia, From a Multidisciplinary Perspective on the Prevention and Treatment of Older Adults, Based on Lifestyle Modifications Including Physical Activity, Healthy Eating Habits and Education.

The aim of the study is to assess the risk factors for osteosarcopenia in older adults, taking into account physical activity, healthy eating habits and education.

During the project, the following will be assessed: bone density, handgrip strength, physical activity, functional physical fitness, the incidence of falls and bone fractures over the last 10 years, and dietary habits. The results of the study will then be compared with those of a younger population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• people aged 60-80,
• people who are independent and have no mobility limitations requiring the use of assistive devices (wheelchair, walking frame),
• people who are mentally alert and show no signs of dementia,
• people with no current acute medical conditions,
• people who have given their informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• musculoskeletal injuries that have limited physical ability in the last 3 months,

  • a recent bone densitometry scan using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), carried out within the last 12 months,
  • chronic conditions in an acute phase (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, advanced-stage diabetes),
  • inability to cooperate, e.g. due to language or cognitive barriers.