Effects on Closed Kinematic Chain Exercises in Elderly with Sarcopenia

The study aimed to assess the effects of closed kinematic chain exercises in the elderly with sarcopenia, an age-related, involuntary loss of skeleton muscle mass and strength, and to demonstrate the effectiveness of exercises in improving muscle mass and function. The study included 20 subjects (11 males and nine females) with sarcopenia, ages varying 60 years and above. SARC-F Questionnaire and Short Physical Performance Battery Test (SPPBT) were used in the data collection. The subjects were treated with closed kinematic chain exercises, including bridging, wall pushups, lunges, chair squats, calf raises, and stair step-ups. Pre-test and post-test with SARC-F and SPPBT were conducted with an interventional study duration of 4 weeks. The findings revealed a statistically significant difference in SARC-F score between pre-test and post-test at p<0.001. There was a statistically significant difference in SPPBT score between pre-test at p<0.001. These conclusions underscore the potential of Closed Kinematic Chain exercise in significantly improving the treatment of sarcopenia in the elderly, sparking further interest and discussion in this field.