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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025

A Prospective Controlled Study on the Longitudinal Effects of Rehabilitation in Older Women with Primary Sarcopenia.

Bianca Maria Vladutu, Daniela Matei, Anca Maria Amzolini, Constantin Kamal, Magdalena Rodica Traistaru

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Bianca Maria VladutuDoctoral School, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Daniela MateiDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Anca Maria AmzoliniDepartment of Medical Semiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Constantin KamalDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Magdalena Rodica TraistaruDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sarcopenia, defined as a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function, is a leading contributor to disability, dependence, and reduced quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a personalized six-month rehabilitation program, centered on tailored kinetic therapy, on physical performance and HRQoL in older women with primary sarcopenia.

methodsThis prospective controlled study included 80 women aged ≥65 years, allocated into a Study Group (SG,

resultsAt baseline, both groups had comparable scores (SPPB: SG = 5.75 ± 0.86 vs. CG = 5.8 ± 0.88,

conclusionsA structured, personalized kinetic program significantly improves physical performance and HRQoL in older women with primary sarcopenia. These results support the need for individualized, supervised rehabilitation programs in optimizing functional recovery and enhancing patient-centered outcomes in sarcopenia management.

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health-related quality of lifeolder adultspersonalized rehabilitationphysical performancesarcopeniaSarQoLSPPB

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PMID40283165
PMCPMC12028400

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