Exercícios resistidos em idosos com sarcopenia

Abstract

The prevalence of functional disability and dependence is greater in the elderly and is closely associated with reduced muscle mass. Sarcopenia loss of muscle mass, strength and functionality results from the complex interaction of innervation disorders, hormone depletion, increased inflammatory mediators, and changes in protein-calorie intake occurring during aging. Loss of mass and muscle strength is responsible for reduced mobility and increased functional disability and dependence. When associated with fragility, this loss generates high economic and social costs. The present study had as objectives through a narrative review to identify the effectiveness of muscle endurance exercise exercises and / or strength and muscle mass in the elderly with sarcopenia. We identified 263 articles on the topic in the last 10 years and after applying the exclusion criteria 6 articles were included. The search was done in the languages, English and Portuguese in the databases Pubmed, Cochrane, PeDro and Scielo. It was concluded that training through muscular resistance exercises for the elderly sarcopemes is fundamental in the gain of strength, mass and muscular function. It is evidenced the need to define training parameters with load above 75% of 1RM for effective gain of strength and muscular mass for elderly with sarcopenia.