Exercise in the Toronto Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Osteoporosis
Physical activity benefits everyone. Period. For those who have certain health conditions like osteoporosis, physical activity is even more logical to offset its impact on daily life. Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre cares for osteoporotic patients who fear that they may harm themselves if they exercise or move too much. Our Toronto chiropractic patients who deal with osteoporosis are urged to be physically active to reduce that fear and improve 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 participated in a 1 hour group exercise session two times a week for 6 months showed significant improvement in functional capacity measures – indicating that they were able to function and move around better - and a lowered risk and fear of falls. (1) That is a big deal! The occurrence of osteoporotic fractures is more than 40% which often result in decreased quality of life, greater risk of mortality after the fracture, greater economic demand, depression, loss of independence as well as pain. (2) It is no wonder that our Toronto osteoporotic patients worry about falls! Falling is risky due to the possible 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 holds one back from fully enjoying life. Exercising or doing physical activities that you can safely do is important!
PARTICIPATION AND OUTCOME OF EXERCISE IN OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS
Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre is mindful that not every patient follows through on our exercise recommendation. No shame or guilt from us! It’s human nature. We would like to see our Toronto osteoporosis patients boost their activity level in some way as we know it will have a positive effect. 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 underway is evaluating 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, Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre will find the right mix of activities to boost your desire to participate in some physical activity exercise!
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Osteoporotic patients must know that physical activity and exercise benefits 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 describes treatment of a compression fracture of bone following The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Then, schedule your Toronto chiropractic appointment soon! We are privileged to be your healthcare partner as you handle osteoporosis.
