Prevent Muscle Loss and Decline | Emily Lantz PhD
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
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.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
