Osteoprosis and You and Pain:
Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by a decrease in bone density, which can lead to an increased risk of fractures. Exercise is a key component in preventing and managing osteoporosis. It not only improves muscle strength and balance, but also stimulates bone growth and improves bone density.
Exercise can play a huge role in your bone health and management of osteoporosis. Certain types of exercise - such as weight-bearing exercises and resistance training - can help in reducing bone loss, as well as increasing the strength of supporting muscles.
Regular practice of balance exercises is also essential and should be in any osteoporosis exercise program. Balance exercises can improve stability and reduce the risk of falls, which can lead to broken bones.
Accelr8 Rehab, located in Belconnen, Canberra, is an Exercise Physiology clinic that specialises in helping individuals with osteoporosis or those looking to prevent the condition.
Our practitioners, Daniel O'Sullivan and Sam O'Sullivan, are highly trained and experienced in creating exercise programs to improve bone health.
They will work with you to design a personaliszed exercise program that is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
This may include weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, and resistance training.
Weight-bearing exercises are particularly effective in building bone density as they force the body to work against gravity.
Resistance training, such as using weights or resistance bands, is also an important component of an exercise program for osteoporosis. This type of training helps to increase muscle strength, which in turn helps to improve bone density and reduce the risk of falls.
Resistance training can also improve balance and coordination, which can reduce the risk of falls and fractures.
In addition to weight-bearing and resistance exercises, our practitioners may also include balance and flexibility exercises in your program. These exercises can help to improve your balance and coordination, which can reduce the risk of falls and fractures.
Sam or Daniel will work with you to ensure that you are performing exercises safely and correctly to avoid injury.
They will also monitor your progress and make adjustments to your program as needed to ensure that you are making progress and achieving your goals.
Weight Bearing
Weight-bearing exercises are physical activities where the body works against gravity, such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, and resistance training.
These types of exercises are particularly effective in building bone density and strength, and are recommended for preventing and managing osteoporosis.
Resistance
Resistance training is a form of exercise that uses resistance, such as weights or resistance bands, to strengthen muscles and improve bone density.
This type of training is effective for increasing muscle strength, reducing the risk of falls and fractures, and can also improve balance and coordination. It can be incorporated in an exercise program for osteoporosis prevention and management.
Balance
Balance exercises are important because they help to improve stability and coordination, reducing the risk of falls and fractures.
These exercises can include standing on one leg, walking heel to toe, and other exercises that challenge balance. They are especially important for older adults and those with conditions such as osteoporosis.