Sarcopenia, a syndrome caused by age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is one of the most important health problems in the elderly.
In order to actively respond to the aging of the mainland population and help the health of the elderly, on March 20, Shanghai Third Rehabilitation Hospital gathered party members, expert teams and medical backbones to enter the first residential area of Yonghe North in Pengpu Town, Jing'an District, to carry out popular science lectures and free medical services with the theme of "Healthy Life 'Muscle' Must Not Be Lost".
At 9 o'clock in the morning, the site of the free clinic had already gathered community residents waiting for treatment. Medical experts from more than 10 departments, including the Department of Respiratory Rehabilitation, the Department of Acupuncture and Pushing of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Department of Rehabilitation Nursing, the Department of Cardiology, the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Medicine, the Department of Ophthalmology, the Department of Gynecology, the Department of Stomatology, the Department of Special Examination, the Department of Rehabilitation, and the Department of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber of the Third Rehabilitation Hospital, have become a medical volunteer service team, providing intimate health science, consultation, examination, medication guidance and other services for community residents, and giving accurate medical advice for the prevention and treatment of common and frequent diseases.
As one of the common geriatric syndromes, sarcopenia has the characteristics of high incidence, insidious onset, and extensive impact on the body, which has a huge impact on family medical burden and social public health expenditure. In recent years, epidemiological surveys of sarcopenia in the Chinese population show that the prevalence of sarcopenia in the elderly aged 60 years and above is 15.7%-23.9%.
"It's hard to buy 'old and thin'",
But does "old and thin" really equate to health?
The dietitian of the Third Rehabilitation Hospital explained the relevant knowledge of sarcopenia in simple terms, and carried out the promotion and popularization of sarcopenia health knowledge for the elderly in the community from the aspects of harm, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and prevention of sarcopenia, and guided the elderly to eat and exercise scientifically.
At the same time, the on-site residents were provided with body composition testing, and the common misunderstandings of sarcopenia were answered in detail. Through the case explanation of the people and things around us, the health knowledge is closer to the life of the elderly and more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Aunt Wang, a 65-year-old resident, was deeply touched after hearing this, "I only knew that I wanted to prevent osteoporosis before, but I didn't expect that sarcopenia would also cause physical problems. After listening to the explanation, I have a more systematic understanding of how to heal the body and understand the importance of preventing sarcopenia. ”
physical activity,
Especially resistance training,
It is considered the first-line treatment for sarcopenia.
Rehabilitation therapist Chen Ling taught on the spot and led the community residents to practice the hospital's self-created sarcopenia treatment exercises. This therapeutic exercise combines resistance training with aerobic, stretching and balance exercises, which can effectively improve physical function and treat sarcopenia. The residents followed the instructions and carefully learned the movements, and further understood the importance of preventing sarcopenia in the interaction.
Aunt Wang, a resident, said: "After a set of exercises, I really feel much more comfortable, and my body is warm." She said that in the future, she will pay more attention to diet and exercise, stay away from sarcopenia and have a healthy old age.
In addition to health consultation,
Professional instruments were also arranged for the event
Free medical check-ups for residents.
The high-energy deep muscle stimulator provided by the rehabilitation department can relieve excessive muscle tension and improve spinal posture, effectively reducing muscle stiffness and discomfort for residents who come to experience it.
There was also a long queue before the free ophthalmology clinic, and the volunteer team patiently guided the residents to use their eyes more scientifically and protect their eyes, and instructed the sick residents to go to the hospital for systematic treatment in time.
The respiratory team checks whether the residents' ventilation function is normal through the pulmonary ventilation function test instrument, which is helpful for timely detection of lung diseases and early diagnosis and treatment.
Residents are full of praise for the model of "popular science lectures + free clinic services", and have said that this activity has greatly facilitated the elderly, and in the future, they will apply popular science knowledge, eat reasonably, insist on exercise, and have regular physical examinations to maintain good health.
The hospital said
In the early stage, through community research, we learned about the health needs of community residents, and will continue to carry out the "one department, one practical matter" activity in the future, so that Lei Feng's volunteer service activities can be integrated into daily life and become regular.
Source: Jing'an, Shanghai