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Understanding how much is safe to lift with osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 10 12:27pm | Replies (106)Comment receiving replies
@patwerthman
My understanding is that flexion is okay but extension is not. Avoid extreme twisting of the spine, forward bends and rollups often used in yoga and pilates. Margaret Martin is a well-informed guide to safe movements. I think a few years ago the National Osteoporosis Foundation published one page guides to yoga and pilates.
Here is one link to Margaret Martin's information which is far more reliable than mine.
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/osteoporosis-exercise-contraindications/
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@prarysky thank you for this!
@prarysky
My apology. I have to correct myself. I meant to say extension is safer than flexion. Duh... But don't take my word it. Please read the people who work with osteoporosis and safe movement. Fortunately, I mentioned physical therapist Margaret Martin who is an excellent guide on movement and exercise and bone health.
I think other physical therapists have probably been mentioned on this discussion site, but wanted to add the name of Sherry Betz. I have her DVD called Yoga for Osteoporosis. Her website is called Therapilates (https://www.therapilates.com) and you can find downloadable guides to yoga and pilates for osteoporosis if you're interested.
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@prarysky
Oh this is helpful. I definitely am adding this to my list to check out and understand. So many throw out suggestions that I am not comfortable with. I understand others are trying to help. But,.. not being familiar with the seriousness of my condition