Osteoporosis

In the battle against osteoporosis, exercise emerges as the key player alongside Calcium, Vitamin D, and medications like Prolia. Beyond mere supplements, exercise acts as the vital catalyst for bone development.

Resistance-based exercises is the key catalyst, which applies targeted stress to bones, stimulating the production of new bone tissue.

Osteoporosis impacts 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50, heightening fracture risks even with minor trauma. In Australia, around 984,000 individuals, constituting 3.8% of the population, grapple with osteoporosis. It resulted in nearly 7,000 hospitalizations in 2017-18.

Osteopenia – which is a loss of bone density not quite at the level of osteporosis –  affects almost 43% of adults aged 50 and above. Resistance-based exercise is paramount to halt further bone density decline.

Supervised by a Physiotherapist, resistance-based routines not only complement traditional treatments but actively stimulate bone development, significantly reducing fracture risks and enhancing overall well-being. 

Move Physiotherapy offers 1:1, and class-based resistance training designed to improve bone density. We can guide you through a gym program in a safe and effective manner. This will maximise strength, reduce risk of falling and resultant fractures and improve your bone density scores.