Pelvic Health & Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Addressing your questions about pelvic, women's, and musculoskeletal health. Health is a journey. Movement is healing!
Osteoporosis is common in older women after menopause. The cells in the bones that make cells don't work as quickly as the cells breaking the bones down. Exercise can help keep bones strong and prevent fractures with osteoporosis. You want to focus on weight-bearing exercises as well as exercises that help increase muscle mass.
Weight-bearing exercises include activities where you have to work against gravity. This type of exercise can be squats, balancing, lunges, step-ups, walking, jogging, etc. They can vary in intensity. Strengthening exercises build the muscle bulk. Most exercises can be converted into a strengthening exercise. It is not limited to utilizing weights or bands. You can still use your body weight to strengthen the muscle (it isn't exclusive!). If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia and have concerns of fractures consult a local physician and physical therapist for proper exercise. |
AuthorHello! I am Caitlyn, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Women's Health Physical Therapist working in St Louis, Missouri. Faculty in developing residency program. Endowarrior Categories
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