Physical activity benefits everyone.
Period. For those who experience certain health conditions
like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to counter its impact on daily
life. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc cares for osteoporotic patients
who fear that they may hurt themselves if they
exercise or do too much. Our Fort Wayne chiropractic patients
who have 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
– indicating that they were able to function and move
around better - and a reduced risk and fear of falls. (1)
That is significant! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures
is more than 40% which often culminate in decreased
quality of life, increased risk of mortality after the
fracture, greater economic demand, depression, loss
of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our
Fort Wayne osteoporotic patients worry about falls! Falling
is risky due to the potential 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 prevents one from fully participating
in life. Exercising or doing physical activities that you
can comfortably perform is key!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc is mindful
that not every patient does on our exercise
recommendation. No shame or guilt from Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc! That’s how
we humans are! We would like to see our Fort Wayne
osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as
we are sure it will have a beneficial impact.
In a review of 20 published studies (1824 patients), exercise significantly increased
lumbar spine and femoral neck bone mineral density and lowered
pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is on-going
is evaluating how a 24-weeks-of-a-personalized
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, Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc and you will put together the right mix of activities to
boost your desire to participate in some physical
activity exercise!
CONTACT Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise
helps them physically and mentally, enhancing
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, schedule
your Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment soon! We are privileged
to be your healthcare partner as you manage osteoporosis.
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