Effects of a Physiotherapeutic Protocol on the Functionality of Institutionalized Elders with Sarcopenia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2018v21i4p191-207Keywords:
Sarcopenia, Physiotherapy, Functionality.Abstract
Sarcopenia is a syndrome that leads to a reduction of muscle mass, and consequently, decreased functional and physiological capacity of the individual. The products of a physiotherapeutic protocol on the functionality of institutionalized elderly patients with sarcopenia were evaluated through a chart for the diagnosis, subsequent execution of the protocol and after 16 sessions were re-evaluated. Based on the analysis of the results observed, make the protocol.
Downloads
Published
2018-12-30
How to Cite
Souza Júnior, A. F. de, Silva, T. P. de S. da, França, I. C. O., & Dias, G. A. (2018). Effects of a Physiotherapeutic Protocol on the Functionality of Institutionalized Elders with Sarcopenia. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 21(4), 191–207. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2018v21i4p191-207
Issue
Section
Papers