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High impact foot hop study 50 hops a day for osteoporosis
My physical therapist was enthusiastic about this study where 50 hops on each foot a day for 6 weeks increased BMD. I am to start low and slow and work up to 50 hops each foot. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33159533/
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@sueinmn thank you. I have done extensive research in my area.I'm willing to drive an hour and any one direction. Unfortunately I have not been successful.
Ive spoke to many. They claim to know and feel they can but I want someone I feel comfortable with. Ill look for a DPT. Thank you.
I could foresee hopping and balancing increasing ankle strength and agility - which could help prevent falls as well as improve your health. Something I learned from watching my grandpa for years is to just keep moving. Despite reoccurring health issues, he always got up and moved as much as he could. He lived in his home and went out for walks/easy hikes up through the last year of his life (he died at 102!).
Personally, I have joint and nerve pain - including pain from herniating a disc four times and a bad hip. I just keep moving as my body allows and walk my dogs 2-3x a day. I was evaluated by a new physical therapist recently and he said that I was strong despite my medical history.
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4 Reactions@derrsk11 hopping could be good for some, but it is relatively high impact, not great for those with spine issues, according to my DO/MD.
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Search for a Pilates trainer who is qualified to work with osteoporosis. I'm in a Pilates class called "Active aging". We do resistance training. Also heel drops, light weights, exercises we can do at home. I'm fed up with side effects from meds. Good luck to you
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3 Reactions@vagirl57 Good idea. How do we know they’re qualified to work with osteoporosis, though?
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I was told by some. No twisting, jumping, high impact, …. Then I’ve also been told, jump rope, trampoline,…. Like what?
I feel if bones are fragile (as why we are following this) stick to solid ground and less risky exercise. Weight bearing and resistance is great-but not jumping or doing risky things that could cause falls. .
I’m looking at low impact vibration plates. Anyone use one?
@patwerthman Early claims about the vibration plates were promising, but I believe there are a number of factors you need to consider.
Have you seen this discussion on Mayo Clinic's Healthy aging site:
https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-aging/strong-bones-strong-lives-osteoporosis/