Thank you, timely: I have signed up with, and have met once with, a physical therapist. I requested PT after my endocrinologist described my conditions with bones weaknesses, and was referred to one. The exercises assigned so far emphasize strengthening of the back muscles and are most interesting. They focus on the abdomen area and the thigh area. I will mention the treadmill possibility to her Friday when I am to see her again.
I am the sole caregiver for my husband who was paralyzed on his right side from a stroke fifteen years ago. This care and the relatively large house we live in does provide some built in weight bearing exercises. Judging from what the endocrinologist warned, these domestic demands must be done with caution as I am told one wrong move, just a stretch in the wrong direction, may result in permanent back pain.
Thank you again, I am taking your example seriously and shall proceed with caution.