Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
Sarcopenia is the medical term to describe the loss of muscle mass. It can affect 20 to 40% of muscle mass. It is responsible for a reduction in muscle strength and physical activity, which can result in a difficulty to move, leading both to difficulties in the performance of daily life actions and to gait impairments, and therefore to a fall risk.
Physical activity or exercise make it possible to reduce muscle ageing and to slow down the mechanism that leads to a reduction or loss of muscle mass. Physical activity also has the advantage of stimulating appetite, as well as intestinal transit.
Professionals recommend the regular practice of a physical activity (1/2 hour every day rather than 3 hours once a week) that requires constant effort with no fits and starts such as walking, riding a bike, swimming or water gymnastics.
Absolute or relative contra-indications may exist in relation to the practice of a physical activity. You must seek the advice of your attending physician.
