Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Discover how physiotherapy, exercises, and a nutrient-rich diet can help manage osteoporosis, improve bone health, and prevent further deterioration. Seek professional guidance today! Osteoporosis only gets worse with age, However exercise can slow this down and improve bone density,combined with good nutrition including foods containing Calcium and maintaining good levels of Vitamin D. Physical activity causes an increase in loading bone and with extra exercises, it loads up more to adapt the bone to remodel and lay down strong bone.
Risk factors for developing osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a complex disease with both non-modifiable and modifiable causes or risk factors. Age is the most well-known risk factor that is out of our control. Although it is beginning to occur in younger adults at increasing rates, it is most often seen in adults aged 65 and older.
Proactive measures to protect your joints
Degenerative joint diseases such as OA are not curable. However, their onset and progress can often be delayed with proper treatment and changes in activity. While numerous dietary supplements are promoted for treatment of OA, it’s important to check with your medical doctor before trying them and to only use them as part of a comprehensive medical plan.
Physical therapy for joint health
There is a wide spectrum of management techniques for osteoarthritis and physical therapists have the education and experience necessary to help patients reduce pain and enhance joint function utilizing holistic, non-pharmacological interventions. While activities such as yoga, swimming and walking are especially joint-friendly, if you enjoy mostly high-intensity exercise, that doesn’t mean you’re on the path to joint pain and degeneration. While high-impact and intense forces are not ideal in protecting your joint health, often corrections in faulty mechanics and muscle imbalances can ease stresses and re-distribute forces throughout the body.
