Publications by authors named "Tatiane Lopes de Pontes"
Association between classic and specific bioimpedance vector analysis and sarcopenia in older adults: a cross-sectional study.
Ana Claudia Rossini-Venturini Pedro Pugliesi Abdalla Priscila Giacomo Fassini André Pereira Dos Santos Márcio Fernando Tasinafo Junior Tatiane Lopes de Pontes
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) to assess body composition, hydration, and physical performance in older adults, particularly focusing on those with sarcopenia (muscle loss condition).
- It involved 94 older adults (ages 60-85) and found that both classic and specific BIVA effectively identified sarcopenia in women, but had limitations with men; classic BIVA was more reliable in distinguishing muscle index and performance.
- The findings suggest that classic BIVA is a valuable tool for monitoring risks related to sarcopenia in older adults, especially for female subjects, while specific BIVA showed less distinction.