Exercise and osteoporosis
Exercise is important for people with osteoporosis since it helps to maintain and even increase bone mass.
Tips:
- keep knees flexed
- schedule:
- 2 to 3 times a week, 30 minutes each
- 8 repetitions
- Gradually increase the level of difficulty
- For aerobic exercises, 3 to 5 times a week, 30 to 60 minutes each (always low impact)
Contraindications:
- Do not do flexion exercises. Avoid sit ups or any exercise that has you bend at the waist. Avoid twisting and turning the spine.
- Walking and dancing offer more benefits than swimming or cycling.
