Osteoporosis affects millions of men and the second largest health problem worldwide. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose mass and bone tissue worse. Osteoporosis makes bones thin, fragile and highly susceptible to fractures.
How to get osteoporosis? The body continuously eliminates and creates bone cells. As a person ages, usually beginning at 30 years, the body is the creation of bone becomes slower than the process of removing them, which resulted in a large deficit in bone mass. Besides aging, other factors that make a person more at risk of osteoporosis are smoking, sedentary lifestyle, early menopause, and family history.
How to get osteoporosis? The body continuously eliminates and creates bone cells. As a person ages, usually beginning at 30 years, the body is the creation of bone becomes slower than the process of removing them, which resulted in a large deficit in bone mass. Besides aging, other factors that make a person more at risk of osteoporosis are smoking, sedentary lifestyle, early menopause, and family history.
For those at risk of developing osteoporosis or already diagnosed with it, physical therapy for osteoporosis is one of the best ways to combat this disease. Many qualified physiotherapist specialize in the treatment of osteoporosis. Physical therapy for osteoporosis begins with a thorough physical assessment, where the therapist identifies the restrictions, imbalances and, in particular, the activities and movements of the patient is capable or is limited to serves as the basis for creating a customized program of physical therapy
Physical therapy for osteoporosis patients without fractures include strengthening exercises and resistance exercises designed to increase bone mass and make bones stronger supporting muscles to prevent fractures. To ease the stress on the bones, your physiotherapist will teach you about the body balance, body mechanics and posture. Your therapist will work with you to find out if there are any risks for you at home and at work, such as specific actions that can lead to broken bones.
Pphysical therapy for osteoporosis patients with fracture involves specific exercises and other treatments designed to relieve pain and strengthen bones and prevent fractures in the future.
Physical therapy for osteoporosis seeks to strengthen bones, increase flexibility and manage pain. It also increases the patient's body awareness and develop responsibility for their health.
