The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia in older people with post-COVID-19 living in Ratchatewi district, Bangkok and to test the effectiveness of health promotion program for older people with post-COVID-19 Sarcopenia. The main questions it aim to answer are: • How many is the prevalence of sarcopenia in older people with post-COVID-19 living in Ratchatewi district, Bangkok? • Can the health promotion program improve muscle mass and muscle strength in older people with post-COVID-19 Sarcopenia ? Participants will be asked eating protein supplement one scoop /day and exercising 2 times/week for 3 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
1. Protein powder supplementation 25-30 g/day 2. Resistance exercise 2 time/week
Muscle mass
Muscle mass will be measured using BIA and calf circumference in kilograms.
Time frame: 3 months
Muscle strength
Muscle strength will be assessed using hand grip strength in kilograms.
Time frame: 3 motnhs
Physical fitness
Physical fitness will be measured using the Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST) in second.
Time frame: 3 months
Prevalence of sarcopenia
Time frame: 3 months
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