great site for PT exercises for various conditions

• By MotherGoose
• Posted November 11, 2008 at 7:44 am
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Your reference is very extensive, indeed -- for many body parts, but not for the particular problems we encounter. AND -- there is not listing for osteoporosis, per se!
Since those with bone loss need to emphasize certain exercises and avoid certain motions, along with posture and balance issues, I find the omission of osteoporosis very disappointing.
No need to pour through the University of Michigan's site when our own site has much more pertinent information along with NOF's resources.
Lucy Buckley PT aka Mother Goose

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• By Uma
• Posted November 11, 2008 at 10:40 am
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I posted this site for those for problems other than osteoporosis, e.g., back problems, shoulder problems, knee problems. It has been so helpful to me over the years that I wanted to share it with those who have physical conditions that might need to be addressed before they can participate fully in exercises and other physical activity for osteoporosis. For example, even walking can be difficult if one has an underlying knee problem.

Uma

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• By zeta
• Posted November 11, 2008 at 6:51 pm
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Uma, I am extremely grateful to you for posting the University of Michigan's site. I agree with MotherGoose that osteoporosis should have been listed. But, I found her attitude toward the UM site unhappily short-sighted. Folks with osteo also have, and frequently, other musculoskeletal problems. It is vital for such folks to have swift and reliable access to the complete range of treatments. This site provides that in detail, and with illustrations, for a wealth of such problems. Certainly, one shouldn't just proceed without caution to enact their various suggested therapies. But with this link, we've got a complete catalogue of exercises, and can see what among them can be tailored to our needs, that is, to the needs of folks with osteo.
Again, excellent site, Uma, and I plan to share it often with others. zeta

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