Sarcopenia diagnosis
Presarcopenia was diagnosed in the presence of low STAR values; whereas
sarcopenia was diagnosed if low STAR values were coupled with low muscle
strength and/or low physical performance as well.7 The
cut-off values were respectively taken as 1.0 and 1.4 for
STAR;5 19 kg and 32 kg for grip strength in males and
females.8 The cut-off values were 1.00 m/sec for gait
speed and 12 sec for CST in both genders.9