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I work full time as an nurse's asst. at our local hospital doing 12 hr shifts. I bend, twrist and help lift people all day long. How can I still work having osteoporsis?
I work full time as an nurse's asst. at our local hospital doing 12 hr shifts. I bend, twrist and help lift people all day long. How can I still work having osteoporsis?
A consultation and ongoing monitoring by a physical therapist with expertise in osteoporosis with an eye to the ergonomics involved should save/help your bones/back/job. BUT -- your age, BMD, overall strength and flexibility, and other factors also come into consideration, too.
I don't know if such a person is part of your hospital's PT department presently, but make sure of his/her specialized experience in this area.
You have too much to lose by risking further damage to your spine.
Lucy Buckley PT
Your job puts you at tremendous risk for injury because of the movements you must do to help others. You definitely need to consult a physical therapist and learn how to do things more safely.
I had one friend who is a P.T. who actually had to stop doing this kind of work for awhile until he became stronger--his bone density put him at risk for injury, as does yours.
Seek out a physical therapist who is trained and knowledgeable in management of osteoporosis before you do sustain an injury and then can't work at all.
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