Effectiveness of exercise for osteosarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Osteosarcopenia is defined as the concomitant occurrence of sarcopenia and osteopenia or osteoporosis. Older adults with this syndrome have a greater fragility and mortality risk compared with those without these conditions. Based on separate interventions with individuals with sarcopenia and osteoporosis, exercise has been recommended as a treatment for osteosarcopenia. However, there is no evidence of its efficacy. Our objective is to identify whether physical exercise can improve osteosarcopenia in older adults and lead to good health outcomes.

Methods and analysis

We will perform a systematic review in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane and Scopus. The criterion of inclusion will be clinical trials involving physical exercise interventions in

SUBMITTER: Vinicius-Souza GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8256791 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature