Journal of Frailty, Sarcopenia and Falls, 2021 · DOI: 10.22540/JFSF-06-231 · Published: December 1, 2021
Osteosarcopenia is a condition that increases the risk of falls, fractures and institutionalization, and a new holistic concept called Osteosarcopenia School will be presented. This concept involves counselling and education of patients as part of a rehabilitation program, aiming to reduce social isolation, falls and fractures through muscle strengthening and balance training. Educational programmes targeting patient functionality through social reintegration may have a substantial impact on their daily living activities and overall quality of life.
Rehabilitation medicine may delay the development of this vicious cycle, integrating patients in a newly formed environment with specific limitations and concrete directions through proper education.
The primary intention is patient’s education in osteosarcopenia which should focus on: 1) understanding their actual physical abilities, 2) analysis of their activities around the newly formed environment, 3) motor adjustment to the new circumstances, 4) facilitation and increase of physical activity levels, and 5) accessory utilization to achieve daily self-service activities.
Improve the functionality, independence, and self-care of elderly patients that suffer from osteosarcopenia, and promote an active social engagement.