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Useful items and links for people with fractures

Posted by isabelle7 @isabelle7, Jul 3 4:37pm

I wanted to start a thread for people to share things they've used that helped them through fractures caused by osteoporosis.

People have responded to another post that the following have been helpful to them. I thought it might be good to have one place where people can easily find this info.

1. Video "Brick House Bones" - safe exercises for osteoporosis

2. Tai Chi and Yoga

3. Margaret Martin melioguide.com - class on movements with fractures (cost $89) and she has a book and videos online

4. Long-handled grabbers in different rooms

5. Garden kneelers - I ordered this one and will report back of my husband (who has 3 fractures and can't bend) finds it useful:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094GHCYHQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AGEDIGL6USLN5&th=1

I look forward to seeing what others have used that have worked to make their lives easier.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.

njhornung | @normahorn | Jul 12 8:16pm
In reply to @isabelle7 "@normahorn Do you plan to get the garden kneeler? If you do I’d love to hear..." + (show)
@isabelle7

@normahorn

Do you plan to get the garden kneeler? If you do I’d love to hear how you like it. We have been thinking about getting one.

It’s good that you’re living life and normally as you can.

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I don't stay in one place long enough for that type of kneeler to be practical. Stand up, move it a few feet, kneel, repeat, repeat... And trying to place it so plants are not damaged.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Jul 12 8:21pm
In reply to @isabelle7 "@windyshores I’ve attached a screen shot of his t-scores. That’s too bad the meds didn’t help..." + (show)
@isabelle7

@windyshores

I’ve attached a screen shot of his t-scores.

That’s too bad the meds didn’t help in the ability to lift or open windows.

I asked him about the dishwasher incident and he said it was a bend and twist motion and he just lifted on dish. I now empty the lower section and he empties the upper section.

He’s been to three acupuncture appointments and says he believes they are helping.

I’m really hoping that since his was steroid-induced that he’ll have a chance to turn some of this around.

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@isabelle7 his spine is the only big concern and -3.3 isn't terrible. Does prednisone affect bone quality? Forteo and Tymlos are good with spine. He must have made an unlucky move but the next fracture is a mystery!

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isabelle7 | @isabelle7 | Jul 12 9:49pm
In reply to @normahorn "I don't stay in one place long enough for that type of kneeler to be practical...." + (show)
@normahorn

I don't stay in one place long enough for that type of kneeler to be practical. Stand up, move it a few feet, kneel, repeat, repeat... And trying to place it so plants are not damaged.

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@normahorn

We’ve been thinking the same. And it would be heavier than what my husband can lift for now so I’d have to move it around for him. We might skip it at least for now.

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isabelle7 | @isabelle7 | Jul 12 9:52pm
In reply to @windyshores "@isabelle7 his spine is the only big concern and -3.3 isn't terrible. Does prednisone affect bone..." + (show)
@windyshores

@isabelle7 his spine is the only big concern and -3.3 isn't terrible. Does prednisone affect bone quality? Forteo and Tymlos are good with spine. He must have made an unlucky move but the next fracture is a mystery!

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@windyshores

That’s why all this has been such a mystery to me. His numbers aren’t great but I’ve seen worse in here. And yet he’s fracturing doing minor things which is weird. Maybe it has something to do with the prednisone. I can’t wait for him to start Forteo in a week.

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