Quinn Physical Therapy P.A.

04/22/2026

“Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.” ~Jackie Joyner-Kersee

04/21/2026

Besides protein and good carbohydrates, are there any other nutrients I need having sarcopenia (muscle wasting)? Yes. An important mineral which is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, many reactions directly related to muscle health and involved in creating proteins and reducing inflammation which can help muscle recovery.
Iron is another important mineral in muscle function by helping deliver oxygen to muscles and supporting energy production. Vitamin D plays several important roles in maintaining muscle health. Low levels of Vitamin D have been consistently linked to muscle weakness and a higher risk of falls.
Always check with your healthcare practitioner before taking any supplements.

04/20/2026

Are there any other helpful nutrients to help sarcopenia (muscle wasting) besides increasing my protein intake? Yes. An adequate amount of GOOD carbohydrates are necessary for muscle maintenance. Without enough carbohydrate fuel, your body may break down muscle tissue for energy instead, contributing to muscle decline.

What are GOOD Carbs? H quality fruits, vegetables, whole grains are good examples.

04/17/2026

The other dietary issues which can come into play with sarcopenia is not just a decrease in appetite and the inability to absorb amino acids in older adults, it's the quality of what you are eating that also matters. While higher intake levels of protein in older adults is important, so is nutritional value of the other foods you are consuming. Eating high sugar, high fat, highly processed foods contribute to a nutritional deficit and muscle wasting, While those microwave meals are easier, especially when cooking for one, they are ususally loaded with salt and ingredients and may provide little actual nutrition. Fresh fruits and vegetables are needed for your balanced nutrition as well, and are healthier than many sugary snacks.

04/16/2026

Sarcopenia and diet. As we age, our appetite may often decrease while at the same time amino acids, the building blocks of protein, have a harder time being absorbed. Both those factors lead to muscle wasting as protein is mandatory for not only building more muscle, but MAINTAINING the muscle you have. When your protein intake lacks, you lose weight, and not the good kind, it's the muscle you lose. This weight loss of muscle causes the calvacade of symptoms like lack of stamina.

04/15/2026

"Ageing is not about how many years that have passed, but how much life you've embraced." Sophia Loren

04/14/2026

Physical Therapists don't just treat orthopedic issues like knees and shoulders. They treat patients with balance issues, fraility due to muscle wasting (sarcopnia) by addressing lack of strength and function. Physical Therapists take your medical history and evaluate your current conditon to plan the best course of treatment for you as an indivdual.

04/13/2026

So, consistent strength/resistance training helps with muscle wasting? I've never done that. Where do I begin, you ask. Well, the best place to begin is with your healthcare provider. It is not a good idea for older adults with medical issues and muscle wasting to go to a gym and begin on their own, or even with a personal trainer. Your physical condition may be such that a referral to a Physical Therapist may be the best course to begin safely and with guidance and supervision.

For over 18 years, Quinn Physical Therapy PA has provided professional physical therapy for all clients throughout Destin, FL. Call us today at 850-654-8588 for your free consultation.

04/10/2026

Sarcopenia (muscle wasting) and a sedentary lifestyle. Studies have shown that an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of sarcopenia significantly. It makes sense that the more time you spend in the chair or lying down, the greater the muscle loss, even if you are spending time exercises in other parts of your day. The moral, keep moving

04/09/2026

How do I prevent or address sarcopenia so I dont' lose my independence?
Management of sarcopenia or the prevention thereof, is done by reversing the decline using consistent resistance/strength training, consuming an adequate amount of protein for your body weight, management of any chronic disease and maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels.

04/08/2026

"Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been," Mark Twain

04/07/2026

As stated in a previous post, sarcopenia is muscle wasting. Some of the contributing factors to muscle wasting are a part of normal ageing such as reduced hormone balance. Estrogen and Testosterone decline over decades. Some factors, however, which contribute to muscle wasting can be addressed such as poor diet and lack of activity. Poor diet, specifically the amount of protein consumed and lack of exercise can certainly be addressed.