Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.
Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or fall causes a hip to fracture or a vertebrae to collapse.
At PPT we have implemented a comprehensive exercise program for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis based on The University of Arizona's Bone Estrogen Strength Training (BEST) Study. The evidence suggests that the most beneficial physical activities for bone health include strength training or resistance training. Research has found that bone mass can be significantly increased by a strength training program that uses a heavier weight, low repetition routine.
In older adults exercise can reduce the risk of falling by increasing muscle mass and strength and improving coordination and balance. Exercise also improves function and delays loss of independence. Physical activity is needed to build and maintain bone throughout adulthood, and complete bed rest leads to serious bone loss.
Our program is directly supervised by a licensed physical therapist and is tailored to your individual needs.
