Are you aware OSTEOPOROSIS can be prevented and if ‘Not’ better Managed by Appropriate EXERCISES

July 9, 2012 - PRLog -- Osteoporosis is very common in women, especially if you are ‘a post menopausal women or after age of 35 years. Especially during menopausal, estrogen, (a hormone that control bone production) secretion reduces leading to osteoporosis.
Exercise is mantra for people suffering from bone diseases. However, you need to identify right professional for your exercise program.

At Centre for Food, Mood and Exercise, there is a specific program designed for people suffering from osteoporosis. The program basically helps you to increase the bone mass and muscle strength. The program will focus specific to age, gender, current medication, intensity, frequency and duration capability of an individual. Generally it specifies Flexibility, weight bearing and resistance exercises but not limited to it.
Flexibility exercises: Flexibility is an ability to move a single or multiple joint smoothly and easily. This is achieved by the flexibility of the muscles around the joint by the Regular stretches and yoga asana.

Weight bearing exercises: Weight bearing exercises is an exercise that is performed in standing position with feet and legs support the whole body weight. These exercises help to increase the bone mass and keep them strong and decrease the risk of fracture which is the primary symptom of the osteoporosis. The best examples are Stair climbing, Walking, Running.

Resistance exercises: These exercises are performed by an outside force applied through either manually or mechanically. It includes weight cuff resistance training and dumbbells exercises training. If the person is already diagnosed with Osteoporosis, bending and twisting needs to be If done cautiously as such movements may increase risk of fracture.

Before doing such exercises, it is advisable to take advice from the physiotherapist or you can contact expertise from centre for food mood and exercise for a holistic approach.

Author: Vasumathy (Physiotherapist) http://www.guireshealthcare.com