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Medicine ball safe to use?

Posted by prettyflower @prettyflower, Apr 9 9:47am

I'm wondering if lightly tossing an 8 lb medicine ball with my husband (who could benefit for other reasons) might be too dangerous with osteoporosis. Does anyone have any experience with that and any resulting bad effects? My last DEXA was almost a year ago. I have been on a holiday from Fosamax since then, as my scores had gotten slightly worse. I will be seeing the endocrinologist in a few weeks for labs (first time). Thank you.

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babs10 | @babs10 | Apr 10 9:30am

I'm eager to hear what others have to say, but it makes me uncomfortable just thinking about tossing an 8 lb medicine ball. Too many opportunities to jerk. I could see controlled movements like lifting or handing it off, but "tossing?" I wouldn't take the chance myself. Not worth the risk.

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