Osteoporosis Considerations

​Osteoporosis is estimated that approximately 10 million people over the age of 50 in the United States are likely to have osteoporosis.  Women are more likely to get it than men primarily due to hormonal changes and age.  Because of the natural aging process the body can go into that state where your bones are weak and brittle.  That will lead to an increased risk of fractures.

These are 5 things we can do to change our lifestyle that can address this:

1. Exercise!  This is what we primarily focus on at Empire PT.  We focus on weight bearing and physical activity.  Exercise to help strength and improve balance & posture!  There is a natural way that the body helps build up new bone tissue and weight bearing physical activity helps stimulate that process.  
2. Good nutrition!  Overall making good nutritional value choices when you go to the grocery store.  Lots of vegetables and fruits that are positive in vitamins!  
3. Reduce or quit smoking!  Smoking has been linked to increasing the process of Osteoporosis and creating weak and brittle bones.  
4. Alcohol!  It is recommended to limit your alcohol intake.  This can help reduce the progression of osteoporosis.  
5. Supplements! Doctors will recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements.  Calcium and vitamin D help improve bone strength.  This is similar to what we talked about in weight bearing activity.

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