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@sonodeka
I am also trying to incorporate jumping/hopping/ heel drops into my exercise routine. I’m cautious since I experienced 3 compression fractures 3 years ago. Recently, I bought my grandchild a ‘skip it’ from Amazon. As I was demonstrating how to use this toy, I thought it might be useful for bone building. My doctor is afraid I will trip using it, and I might; but I can do 50 jumps relatively easy. My feet barely come off the ground. I hope it is enough impact, but I’m not sure how that can be measured ( my whole weight is on one leg for the 50 jumps and then I switch to the other leg).

I also use a vibration plate that I purchased off Amazon. If nothing else, it is suppose to help your lymphatic system, but I was intrigued that NASA uses vibration plates when their astronauts return to earth. I’m constantly trying to sift through the research and select what resonates with me because the information on treating osteoporosis is all over the board.

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@shamrock24 I heard you shouldn't use these if you have any hardware in your body??? Any thoughts on that subject? I do have hardware from a gallbladder that was removed.

@shamrock24 my sister who has jumped rope, boxed, and done weight lifting her while life has osteoporosis. It can all help of course but sometimes genes win out

@shamrock24
You can do 50 jumps on each leg easily? It is amazing!
But if you fracture risk was calculated, can you inform what is the number (if you do not mind).