Studies that have combined protein supplementation with exercise have obtained their best results when supplementation has been administered immediately after Physio in Kalgoorlie. However, the use of protein supplements without exercise has not been shown to be effective in increasing muscle mass.
Chronic disabling diseases have a greater frequency in the elderly; musculoskeletal diseases are often the cause of this disability. Between 60-80% of the elderly at some point have some type of musculoskeletal pain and despite this high prevalence, most doctors underestimate the importance of the assessment and management of pain in elderly patients and consider it a natural part of aging, without remembering that pain can influence mood, physical functioning and social interactions.
Its approach and management should be be multidimensional and multidisciplinary. The assessment of pain in the elderly is not different from that of the young adult, it is about identifying the cause of the pain, making a complete history that includes psychosocial medical comorbidity and a complete physical examination.
