Physical activity is good for everyone.
Period. For those who deal with certain health conditions
like osteoporosis, physical activity makes even more
sense to counter its effects on daily
life. Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic cares for osteoporotic patients
who fear that they may harm themselves if they
exercise or do too much. Our Montreal chiropractic patients
who deal with osteoporosis are encouraged to be
physically active to decrease that fear and enhance
their quality of life.
WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL FRACTURES: Improved
Function
Quality of life is crucial! Post-menopausal
women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures who joined
in a 1 hour group exercise session twice a week for 6 months displayed significant improvement in functional capacity tests
– indicating that they were able to function and move
around better - and a decreased 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, enhanced risk of mortality after the
fracture, greater economic burden, depression, loss
of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our
Montreal 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 enjoying life. Exercising or performing physical activities that you
can safely perform is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic is well aware
that not every patient complies with on our exercise
recommendation. No shame or guilt from Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Montreal
osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as
we know 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 alleviated
pain for primary osteoporosis patients. (3) Another study that is underway
is testing how a 24-weeks-of-a-individualized
exercise routine of aerobic and strength training exercises might expectantly
positively affect muscle strength, balance, and bone mineral
density as well as pain. (4) With you,
Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic will put together the right mix of activities to
boost your desire to take part in some physical
activity exercise!
CONTACT Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic
Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise
benefits them physically and mentally, improving
their quality of life. Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Kevin Moriarty on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes treatment of a
compression fracture of bone following The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, schedule
your Montreal chiropractic appointment soon! We are honored
to be your healthcare partner as you face osteoporosis.
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