What Is Osteoporosis?
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8. Other Treatment and Management
Exercise is a great way to not only strengthen osteoporotic bone but to also prevent osteoporosis in the first place. Exercise should include weight bearing and resistance exercises. Examples of weight bearing exercises include walking and step aerobics while resistance exercises include weight lifting and theraband activities. Pilates and water aerobics have also been found to be beneficial.
These types of exercises put stress on the bone which will promote the cells to strengthen the bone. The key is finding the right dosage - enough stress but not too much to cause fracture. A Physical Therapist is an excellent healthcare provider to help a person with osteoporosis to find the most fitting exercise for the individual patient.
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