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SynthesisEuropean journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine2026

Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professional practice for persons with sarcopenia. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).

Nikolaos Barotsis, Aydan Oral, Carlotte Kiekens, Stefano Negrini, Xanthi Michail, Nicolas Christodoulou, Fitnat Dincer, Michael Quittan, Catarina Aguiar Branco, Mauro Zampolini

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Nikolaos BarotsisOutpatient Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic, Naxos, Greece - nbarotsis@icloud.com.
Aydan OralIstanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Carlotte KiekensIRCCS Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Stefano NegriniIRCCS Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Xanthi MichailUniversity of West Attica, Athens, Greece.
Nicolas ChristodoulouSchool of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Fitnat DincerTurkish Society of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye.
Michael QuittanKarl Landsteiner Institute, Physical Rehabilitative Medicine, Krems, Austria.
Catarina Aguiar BrancoPhysical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Service, ULS de Entre Douro e Vouga, Feira, Portugal.
Mauro ZampoliniDepartment of Rehabilitation, Foligno Hospital, USL Umbria2, Foligno, Perugia, Italy.

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Abstract

Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalized disorder of skeletal muscles associated with accelerated loss of muscle mass and function. Individuals suffering from sarcopenia need rehabilitation services due to its significant impact on their functional abilities. The aim of this evidence-based position paper (EBPP) is to improve Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) physicians' professional practice in sarcopenia. A systematic review of the literature and a consensus procedure by means of a Delphi method process have been performed involving the delegates of all European countries represented in the UEMS PRM Section. The systematic literature review is reported together with the 25 main recommendations resulting from the Delphi procedure. It is recommended that PRM physicians play a significant role in taking preventive measures for sarcopenia in older individuals and in developing an Individual Rehabilitation Project for maintaining and improving functioning and reducing disability in individuals with sarcopenia. This EBPP represents the official position of the European Union through the UEMS PRM Section and designates the professional role of PRM physicians in persons with sarcopenia.

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Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineProfessional PracticeSarcopeniaDelphi TechniqueEuropeEvidence-Based MedicineHumans

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