Reduction of Sarcopenia Using HIFEM and RF in Two Age Stratified Cohorts: A Prospective Clinical Trial |Biomedgrid

The definition of sarcopenia is the progressive reduction of muscle mass with declining physical ability due to loss of strength and mobility. Usually associated with aging and a sedentary lifestyle, this condition can also result from an injury or extended illness. If allowed to progress, a poor quality of life with limitation of longevity can follow. Of course, the top recommendation for correction of muscle mass loss and functional performance improvement is to advise the patient to exercise more. In some cases, this solution is not tenable, as the person may be too weak to regenerate muscle mass efficiently. Another obstacle is habit; the older population traditionally does not maintain a strong exercise regime or may not have the opportunity to do so safely. The EGWSOP (European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People) [1] notes that age related sarcopenia is commonly associated with other comorbid conditions such as obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, anorexia, HIV, and other chronic debilitating conditions.