Sarcopenia: Prevention and Treatment Options
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Geriatric Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 582
Editor
Interests: sarcopenia; frailty; fall prevention; exercise; ageing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sarcopenia refers to the age-related loss of muscle strength, mass and physical performance and is associated with the increased risk of falls and fractures, functional impairment, frailty and mortality. The recognition of sarcopenia as a disease by the International Classification of Diseases in 2016 alongside recent efforts through the “Global Leadership Initiative in Sarcopenia” to establish a global conceptual definition of sarcopenia has facilitated research on interventions to prevent and treat sarcopenia. These interventions typically focus on a combination of nutrition and exercise, with growing interest in pharmacological strategies. With the ageing global population, such interventions aimed at preventing and treating sarcopenia are essential to maximise quality of life and reduce the burden on healthcare systems.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest evidence available for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia which can translate to and inform clinical practice. We invite the submission of manuscripts (articles or reviews) from all fields that will contribute to furthering knowledge in the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia.
Dr. Steven Phu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sarcopenia
- skeletal muscle
- ageing
- falls
- frailty
- exercise
- rehabilitation
- nutrition
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