World Sarcopenia Day Webinar 2025
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Co-hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia and Frailty Research and the Faculty of Physiotherapy at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research we had esteemed speakers presenting from across the globe.
Dr Ben Kirk spoke to the sarcopenia definition:
The Global Leadership Initiative on Sarcopenia (GLIS): Defining a Pathway into the Medical Glossary.
Dr. Subbiah Kanthanathan took us to the clinical frontline:
Strength at the Frontline: Practical Approaches to Sarcopenia Screening in Primary Care
Associate Professor Ross Clark presented on innovation with cutting edge technology:
How Technology Can Address Physical Function Assessment Challenges in Sarcopenia
World Sarcopenia Day- 4th of July
Sarcopenia is a debilitating disease characterised by loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. It’s estimated to affect around 20 per cent of older adults, but it is even more prevalent in those living in nursing homes or who are hospitalised.
In the below videos, some of ANZSSFR’s experts on sarcopenia give some brief insights on the disease.
2023
A/Prof Solomon Yu provides and introduction and welcome to World Sarcopenia Day for 2023.
Dr Jennifer Jones and Hannah Sharma- brief overview of sarcopenia, signs to look for and how to seek rehabilitation support.
Dr Anthony Villani and the role of dietetics in sarcopenia.
Dr Jackson Fyfe and the role of resistance training for improving physical function and preventing/managing sarcopenia.
2022
Prof. Andrea Maier- Sarcopenia diagnosis and treatment
A/Prof. David Scott- Sarcopenia definition
Dr. Lara Vlietstra- Sarcopenia epidemiology
Dr. Linda Xu- Sarcopenia in clinical practice
Prof. Alan Hayes- Basic sciences viewpoint