Publications by authors named "A Denishkrshna"
Objectives: There is lack of consensus on measurement of muscle mass and quality in obese older adults. We aim to evaluate the association of four muscle mass indices (appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) over height(ASMI), ASM/weight (ASM), ASM/body fat percentage (ASM)and ASM/body mass index (BMI) ASMI) with physical function and inflammation in pre-frail obese older adults.
Methods: Cross-sectional study of 407 community dwelling pre-frail older adults.
Objectives: Multicomponent exercise program have shown to improve function and cognition in older adults but studies on pre-frail older adults in the primary care setting are limited. This study aimed i) to evaluate impact of 6 months exercise (Ex) versus complementary effect of 3 months of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) to 6 months of Ex (Ex+CST) on physical function, muscle mass and cognition versus control group at 3, 6 and 12 months ii) inflammatory biomarkers such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α).
Design: Cluster randomised control trial.
Background: Falls in pre-frail older adults is often attributed to poor physical performance, lower muscle quality and quantity. The aims of our study were to determine (i) demographics, physical function, and body composition in pre-frail older adults with poor physical performance (ii) characteristics of fallers amongst those with poor physical performance and (iii) association of physical function and body composition measures with falls in pre-frail older adults with poor physical performance.
Methods: Cross-sectional study of 328 pre-frail community-dwelling older adults ≥ 60 years.