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May 29, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Respiratory Muscle Performance and Pulmonary Function in Sarcopenic and Non-Sarcopenic Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study

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TCTuba Kolaylı CerezciFEFiliz EyüboğluŞOŞahika Ocak

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Cross-sectional study examines respiratory function and muscle performance in sarcopenic MS patients, suggesting clinical implications.

Key Points

  • This study investigates how sarcopenia affects respiratory function, muscle strength, and endurance in multiple sclerosis patients.
  • Cross-sectional observational study involving 52 MS patients (26 sarcopenic, 26 non-sarcopenic).
  • Sarcopenia assessed with the SARC-F questionnaire, handgrip strength, bioelectrical impedance analysis, calf circumference, and walking speed.
  • Respiratory parameters evaluated using spirometry, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP, MEP), and a constant-load endurance test.
  • Respiratory muscle endurance was significantly lower in sarcopenic MS patients (p < 0.001).
  • Inspiratory volume (p < 0.001) and forced vital capacity (p = 0.003) also showed significant reductions in sarcopenic patients.
  • No significant differences were found in respiratory muscle strength between the groups (p > 0.05).

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Cerezci et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192e18fab5b468c44170e4https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14111477
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