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Exercises for Osteoporosis July 17, 2021 by Roger Stanmore MD, JD (Edit)
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones. Over time, bones become porous, brittle, and susceptible to fractures. People with osteoporosis may believe that exercising could cause further damage to bones that are already weakened. This is erroneous.
Exercise For Stronger Bones People who suffer from osteoporosis can actually benefit from weight-bearing exercises. The goal is to carefully strengthen bones by working up to a 30-minute workout of weight-bearing exercise nearly every day. The type of exercise, amount of time, and intensity should all be monitored by a physician. People with mild osteoporosis may be able to do high-impact workouts, where someone with moderate osteoporosis may need to practice low-impact workouts. Either way, the bones will get stronger and progression of the osteoporosis may lessen.
What Types of Exercises? People with mild osteoporosis may be able to increase bone density through jogging, aerobics, or gardening. Getting outside and weeding the flower beds or push-mowing the lawn can provide
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