Letter to Editor

SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Volume: 27 Number: 2 August 25, 2025
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SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Sarcopenia is a progressive and widespread musculoskeletal disorder characterized by the decline of muscle strength and muscle mass. In this letter, we provide a critical appraisal of the study "Screening for Sarcopenia in Older Adults Living in Kırıkkale Province: A Pilot Study" by Akdağlı et al., published in Volume 27, Issue 1 of your journal. The study offers valuable insights into the prevalence of sarcopenia among older adults in Turkey and contributes significantly to geriatric health screening literature. However, methodological clarity regarding the sequence of assessments, classification criteria, and the use of established EWGSOP2 cut-off values for sarcopenia diagnosis is crucial for enhancing reproducibility and alignment with international standards. Highlighting these aspects can strengthen future research in this critical area. We commend the authors for their important contribution to raising sarcopenia awareness and developing preventive strategies for the aging population.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Letter to Editor

Publication Date

August 25, 2025

Submission Date

April 28, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 27 Number: 2

APA
Özbek, İ. C. (2025). SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, 27(2), 253-253. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1686054
AMA
1.Özbek İC. SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2025;27(2):253-253. doi:10.24938/kutfd.1686054
Chicago
Özbek, İlhan Celil. 2025. “SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 27 (2): 253-53. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1686054.
EndNote
Özbek İC (August 1, 2025) SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 27 2 253–253.
IEEE
[1]İ. C. Özbek, “SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE”, Kırıkkale Uni Med J, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 253–253, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.24938/kutfd.1686054.
ISNAD
Özbek, İlhan Celil. “SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 27/2 (August 1, 2025): 253-253. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1686054.
JAMA
1.Özbek İC. SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2025;27:253–253.
MLA
Özbek, İlhan Celil. “SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, vol. 27, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 253-, doi:10.24938/kutfd.1686054.
Vancouver
1.İlhan Celil Özbek. SARCOPENIA: THE ROLE OF MUSCLE STRENGTH, MUSCLE MASS, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2025 Aug. 1;27(2):253-. doi:10.24938/kutfd.1686054

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