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Prevent Muscle Loss and Decline | Emily Lantz PhD

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

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Importance of Leg Muscle Mass Loss in Hospital Deconditioning and Aging

A whole-body DEXA scan reveals that muscle mass changes are more pronounced in the legs than in the torso or arms./nHospital deconditioning refers to the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs during a short hospital stay, particularly in older adults./nMuscle loss response can occur within the first three to five days of bed rest./nMiddle-aged adults can experience muscle loss similar to that of older adults when placed in bed for seven days.

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