Exercise in the Largo Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity benefits everyone. Period. For those who deal with certain health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more sense to counter its impact on daily life. Hollstrom & Associates Inc cares for osteoporotic patients who fear that they may harm themselves if they exercise or do too much. Our Largo chiropractic patients who deal with osteoporosis are urged to be physically active to reduce that fear and enhance their quality of life.
WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: Improved Function
Quality of life is important! Post-menopausal women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures who took part in a 1 hour group exercise session twice a week for 6 months appeared to have significant improvement in functional capacity measures – meaning they were able to function and get around better - and a lowered risk and fear of falls. (1) That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is more than 40% which often culminate in decreased quality of life, increased risk of mortality after the fracture, higher economic demand, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our Largo osteoporotic patients fear falling! Falling is risky due to the possible damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is particularly not good for an osteoporotic with weakened bones! And fear of falling holds one back from fully enjoying life. Exercising or doing physical activities that you can easily perform is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Hollstrom & Associates Inc is mindful that not every patient does on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from us! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Largo osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as we know it will have a beneficial effect. In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly improved lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and eased pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is on-going is evaluating how a 24-weeks-of-a-individualized exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises might expectantly positively affect muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral density as well as pain. (4) With you, Hollstrom & Associates Inc will put together the right mix of activities to boost your desire to participate in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise benefits them physically and mentally, improving their quality of life. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kevin Moriarty on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he details treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, make your Largo chiropractic appointment soon! We are honored to be your healthcare partner as you manage osteoporosis.
