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Exercise to strengthen bones (for osteoporosis)
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 2, 2023 | Replies (205)Comment receiving replies
After exercising for many years, I think it's best to find exercises targeted to those with osteoporosis. Forward flexion of the spine, the "C" curve that is favored in Pilates can cause compression fractures of the spine. Many yoga moves, like pigeon, are also dangerous. Carol Michaels and Sara Meeks have good programs. You can Google them or find them on YouTube.
I gave away my 10 lb. weighted vested as that too can cause compression fractures of the spine. All the Best, Teri
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Teri- I have been wondering about the weighted vest. Did you have a fracture from wearing?
Thank you. I have a weighted vest and will give it away.
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Thank you Teri. That’s what I found. I did look up the link John has posted and in my opinion, I found a lot of exercises that an Osteoporosis person should not be doing. Very good link for healthy people. In fact, forwarded the link to a lot of friends who don’t suffer from osteoporosis.
I looked up Melioguide.com and most of her programs are geared towards osteoporosis. I did come across a couple of exercises that involved jumping. The jumping part I would need to run by my rheumatologist.