The Nursing Science Study Program of the Faculty of Nursing (FKep) at Hasanuddin University hosted a visiting lecture featuring a guest speaker from Japan, Moriyama Yoshifumi (General Manager of Kaikoukai Wellness Center and Rehabilitation Department at Nagoya Kyoritsu Hospital).
Moriyama Yoshifumi delivered a lecture with the topic “Use of Handgrip and Measurement of Muscle Mass,” which was conducted offline at the Lecture Room of the Faculty of Nursing Unhas, Tamalanrea Campus, on Friday (21/10).
Moriyama Yoshifumi explained about sarcopenia, which is a condition of decreased muscle mass and decreased muscle strength and physical function, or weakened strength due to age. The leg circumference for the standard diagnosis of sarcopenia is below 34 cm for men and below 33 cm for women.
The walking gait evaluation was based on the Frailty Diagnosis Standard, which calculates the speed of normal walking for 5 meters within 5 seconds. Other assessments on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) include measuring the length of time standing on one leg and assessing the distance of fast walking in six minutes. This SPPB test aims to take measurements with 3 tests, namely balance tests, walking speed, and sitting and standing from a chair.
After the presentation of the material, the activity continued with the practice of evaluation with Unhas nursing science students. The event ended successfully after a discussion and question-and-answer session.
Kumara Tungga Dewa, S.S.
