Physical activity benefits everyone.
Period. For those who have certain health conditions
like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more
sense to counter its impact on daily
life. Spine & Sports Rehab Center takes care of osteoporotic patients
who fear that they may hurt themselves if they
exercise or move too much. Our Baton Rouge chiropractic patients
who deal with osteoporosis are encouraged to be
physically active to reduce that fear and improve
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 participated
in a 1 hour group exercise session two times a week for 6 months appeared
to have significant improvement in functional capacity tests
– meaning they could function and get
around better - and a reduced risk and fear of falls. (1)
That is significant! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures
is greater than 40% which often result in decreased
quality of life, greater risk of mortality after the
fracture, greater economic demand, depression, loss
of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our
Baton Rouge osteoporotic patients worry about falls! Falling
is risky due to the possible damage it can do to bones and the rest of the body which is especially
not good for an person with osteoporosis and weakened
bones! And fear of falling holds one back from fully enjoying life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you
can comfortably do is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Spine & Sports Rehab Center is very sensitive to the fact
that not every patient complies with on our exercise
recommendation. No shame or guilt from us! That’s how
we humans are! We would like to see our Baton Rouge
osteoporosis patients increase their activity level in some way as
we know it will have a positive effect.
In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased
lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and alleviated
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 may expectantly
positively impact muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral
density as well as pain. (4) Together, Spine & Sports Rehab Center and you will put together the right mix of activities to
boost your desire to take part in some physical
activity exercise!
CONTACT Spine & Sports Rehab Center
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 Baton Rouge chiropractic appointment soon! We are privileged
to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
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