Testosterone Replacement, Muscle Strength, and Physical Function
The World Journal of Men's Health
;
: 110-122, 2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-714395
ABSTRACT
Muscle strength and physical function decrease in older men, as do testosterone levels. Nonetheless, the effects of testosterone replacement therapy on muscle strength and physical function remain inconclusive and equivocal. We conducted a rapid systematic review, the results of which showed that testosterone replacement does not affect muscle strength (measured by hand grip strength and leg muscle strength), although it may increase physical function (measured by the 6-minute walk test, Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly score, and other physical performance tests). However, most of the studies were conducted in the United States or Europe and did not include participants from Asian or other ethnic backgrounds; therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate the effects of testosterone replacement in a broader population.
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Assunto principal:
Testosterona
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Estados Unidos
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Força da Mão
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Povo Asiático
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Europa (Continente)
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Força Muscular
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Mãos
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Perna (Membro)
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Atividade Motora
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Norte
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Europa
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The World Journal of Men's Health
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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