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Ive been diagnosed with osteoporosis Can you recommend a safe exercise plan?
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∙ 12y ago
Easy stretching on the joints sitting down or standing or even to The Sound of Music with a little dance. The key is not to over do your self and make sure you warm up before hand and make sure not to strain your self. Make sure you have plenty of relax time afterwards for the body to heal.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoLow impact light weight exercises are the best for osterporosis. Walking with light weights on your wrists and ankles are great exercises. Sitting knee extensions are good ones too. You simply sit in a chair and extend your leg out in front of you.
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∙ 12y agoFor people with osteoporosis there are a few types of exercise recommended. These include strength training exercises, weight-bearing aerobic activities, flexibility exercises and stability and balance exercises. Before beginning any exercise program you should consult with your physician.
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∙ 12y agoThe National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends two different types of exercises: weight-bearing exercises and muscle strengthening exercises. Weight-bearing exercise means bearing your weight, working against gravity, such as walking. Muscle strengthening exercise means you're working against gravity while being still, such as weight lifting.
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∙ 11y agoThere's actually a great many which have shown very strong preventative effects for osteoporosis. For your situation what's probably best is a combination of free weights with a tai chi routine.
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What is the best resource for osteoporosis diet and treatment information?
Osteoporosis affects many people so you are lucky to have been diagnosed with it so you can treat it. Calcium is vital so take a daily supplement of 500 mg (the body cannot absorb more than that at once.)Bone building exercise is also important to maintain bone health and strength.
How can osteoporosis be treated?
traditionally been treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements, weight-bearing exercise, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Can you make a full recovery if you have been diagnosed with a bone disease?
It depends on the bone disease. Some don't impact your life a lot, like osteoporosis, and some kinds of bone cancer you actually can recover from.
How do you get osteoporosis?
There are many ways including getting older, not intaking enough calcium and not intaking enough vitamin D.
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Fosamax has been directly linked to osteoporosis in the jaw, and that can definitely cause jaw pain. I would not recommend using this product for any reason, and try to find an alternative.
Can exercise prevent diseases please?
Yes! Exercise has been proven to reduce the risk many serious health problems, including osteoporosis, Coronary Heart disease, diabetes, dimentia in old age, and a number of different problems and diseases. You can google the question, and find out details, good luck :-)
How do you compare and contrast primary and secondary osteoporosis?
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Osteoporosis is weakening of the bones, chest pains mean you should go to the doctor. Stat!
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How can I prevent osteoporosis?
There are a number of things one can do to reduce the likelihood of osteoporosis. Regular exercise has been shown to increase bone density. It's also important to make sure you have sufficient calcium and Vitamin D intake in your diet. Cutting out risk factors such as excessive alcohol and smoking are also beneficial to improving bone density and preventing osteoporosis. For women, estrogen replacement therapy has also been shown to be effective combating osteoporosis.
