Key Summary PointsAimTo determine the association between sarcopenia and orthostatic blood pressure (BP) recovery in falls clinic attendees aged 50 years or older.FindingsSarcopenia had a significantly slower rate of BP recovery (both systolic and diastolic) during the 10–20 s period after standing, independent of confounders.MessageSarcopenia had a modest but significant attenuating effect on early orthostatic haemodynamics.