Reduced muscle mass and accelerated muscle aging are bigger problems than many people have ever realized. As a clinician, you need to know how to identify early sarcopenia, muscle metabolism dysfunctions, and rapid muscle aging. More importantly, you need to know how to address them.
A joint injury or arthritis can lead to impaired mobility and trigger a vicious cascade that can lead to the development of chronic disease. An explosion of research provides us with strategies to help regenerate joint cartilage, which is essential for clinicians to know.
Osteoporosis is likely to happen in most people as they age and is associated with bigger problems than the risk of fractures. As a clinician, you must understand how to incorporate dietary, lifestyle, and nutraceutical strategies to support your aging patient population.