May 31, 2013
What do bones, muscles, strength, and balance all have in common? Protein! Where can you get protein? In your diet. I recently saw a patient who has severe osteoporosis with...
May 22, 2013
Sarcopenia (sar-co-pee-nee-uh) is decreased muscle mass and strength. Sarcopenia plays a major role in falls and fractures. Sarcopenia weakens bones. Sarcopenia, a relatively new concept, was discussed at the National...
May 18, 2013
Falls cause Fractures. Preventing falls, or decreasing the number of falls, decreases fractures. How can you do that? Twice daily physical therapy exercises help improve muscle strength, balance and endurance....
October 9, 2012
I was recently in Prague, Berlin, and other points along the Elbe. Walking throughout the old cities of Europe is a way of life. Many have pedestrian districts where cars...
April 18, 2012
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January 30, 2012
Daily 20 to 30 minutes of standing/walking type exercise helps to prevent fractures. Why? There are many benefits.
December 2, 2011
Exercise is necessary for good Bone Health. Muscle strength and balance not only prevent falls, but they also strengthen bones. Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Tai-chi, walking and light weights are all...
July 5, 2011
You want to avoid fractures from osteoporosis naturally, without medications. That requires dedication and daily effort. One aspect of Fracture Prevention not only can be done without medication, it cannot...
May 23, 2011
The National Osteoporosis Foundation reaffirmed it’s core purpose – Fracture Prevention – at its International Symposium last week. It’s back to the basics. Fracture Prevention requires proper diet and lifestyle. ...