Being involved physically and socially with active boating sports has wonderful health benefits. However, the trouble that I see with canoeing and kayaking is being able to maintain a neutral spine without bending forward or twisting. Getting the boats in and out of the water would be very risky because of the weight, awkward positioning, and quick moves getting the boat up and down. Continue Reading
Many resist adapting their exercise when diagnosed with osteoporosis, but we never knows who is going to fracture or when. Many can live without fracturing. Taking the necessary precautions provides a better chance to be among those who don’t fracture! List of resources for safer movement with osteopenia and osteoporosis. Continue Reading
Overtraining? You mean we can get too much exercise? Yes! I often feel like a cheerleader for incorporating regular safe movement and exercise into your daily schedule to prevent fractures, osteoporosis and low bone density (osteopenia). Have fun with it! Move safely! Vary your routine! Make it social! Sometimes, however, I need to suggest that… Continue Reading
Research on weighted vests has shown promising results for osteoporosis prevention. It’s another strength training tool to increase muscle strength which stimulates the development of bone strength. If you have health issues or bone loss, work with a physical therapist or other qualified health professional before using a weighted vest or belt to make sure that you can move safely while wearing it. Tips when wearing a weighted vest:
Are you making your New Year’s Resolutions for Exercise? If you’re joining a class that isn’t specifically for those with bone loss, be sure to advocate for yourself. Let your instructor know the movements that you need to avoid of high impact, forward bending, and twisting to the point of strain, especially quickly. Keep excellent posture and frequently check your form in the mirror. Continue Reading
What do you do if you can’t do what you used to do to keep fit because of osteoporosis or other degenerative issues?” Number one, make the necessary adaptations to exercise safely!-video clip. How-to-stay-fit suggestions with safer ways of moving when you have osteoporosis or osteopenia. Continue Reading
Sometimes we can do everything “right”, but might unknowingly have a genetic predisposition to osteoporosis or maybe we never even reached a high peak bone mass by age 30. But, it’s possible to help strengthen your bones with lifestyle modifications that you CAN do something about right now such as weight-bearing exercise, strength training, and a calcium & Vitamin D rich diet! Cheryl was amazed to hear that hip fractures kill more women each year than breast cancer. Continue Reading
I recently had the opportunity to speak about bone density with a physician who has been an osteoporosis researcher for most of his life. He said, “We used to think that if we could only know a person’s bone density, we could solve all of our problems. Didn’t turn out that way.” He emphasized that… Continue Reading