What Is Osteoporosis? Summary, Exercise & Guidelines
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OsteoporosisExercise For Health.
Q: What is osteoporosis?
A: Osteoporosis is a disorder in which a
loss of bone mass and strength leads to
fractures. It most commonly occurs in
post-menopausal women, in which
estrogen deficiency likely has a key role.
Q: What are the riskfactors for osteoporotic
fractures?
A: Low bone mass is a primary risk factor for
osteoporotic fractures. However, geometry of the
lower body bones is also a risk factor, with hip axis
length (the distance from greater trochanter to inner
pelvic brim) being the main geometrical risk factor
identified. Also, the risk of falls affects the risk of
osteoporotic fractures. Risk factors for falls include
leg dysfunction and poor leg strength
Q: What factors influencebone mineral density?
A: Physical fitness, physical activity levels
and overall muscular strength are key
factors that predict bone mineral density
and therefore bone mass
Q: Is aerobic exerciseuseful for patients with
osteoporosis?
A: Most forms of weight-bearing aerobic
exercise training are effective for
arresting the reduction in bone mineral
density and may also lead to increases in
bone mineral density
Q: Are combined trainingprograms useful for
patients withosteoporosis?
A: Combined training interventions
involving two or more of aerobic,
resistance and stretching exercises
appear to be useful for the treatment or
prevention of osteoporosis
Q: Is resistance traininguseful for patients with
osteoporosis?
A: Most resistance training interventions
appear to be useful for the treatment or
prevention of osteoporosis. They appear
to be as effective as weight-bearing
aerobic exercise
Q: What are evidence-based
recommendations for exercise
in the treatment of
osteoporosis?
A: Exercise interventions to help prevent
and treat osteoporosis should include
strengthening exercises to help improve
balance, leg strength, back strength and
core strength, as tolerated by the
individual on a case-by-case basis
For more information:www.exercise-for-health.com/osteoporosis
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