When a person with osteoporosis falls they are more likely to break a bone in the hip, spine or wrist. More than 90 percent of hip fractures are associated with osteoporosis. Fractures can be serious and limit your ability to lead an active, independent life. For people with bone loss in the spine (backbone), activities that place stress on the spine can increase the likelihood of a broken bone in the spine (vertebral fracture). Avoid activities that twist or bend the spine. Keep good posture and use proper body mechanics. For some people, picking up a grandchild or even coughing or sneezing can cause a bone to break in the spine.
- By sdivas · New reply October 19, 2008
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- NOF's handout on "Guidelines for Safe Movement" is available to download and print from NOF's website at www.nof.org. On the sidebar of the home page, either click on Prevention and select Exercise, or ...
- By Nancy3 · New reply September 9, 2008
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- I am new and may be posting this question in the wrong place, but I would like to know if anyone has information as to what type of bed is best suited to Osteo patients? I already have a love/hate relationship ...
- By suzsezok · New reply July 16, 2008
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- My 81 year old mother lives with me. I the past month, she has been falling alot. She has severe osteoporosis that I know contributes to her falls, She has a walker she walks behind and most of her falls ...
- By marthyrao · New reply July 10, 2008
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- Hi everybody! My mother is suffering from severe osteo. Can any body suggest Urination devices availble for totally bedridden women. Thanks marthy ...
- By suzsezok · New reply July 1, 2008
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- Well, my mom turned the wrong way and fractured a rib this time. She has had several fractured vertebrae now and has had vertebroplasties. She lives with me and daily she is in pain. She is eighty one ...
- By windblown · New reply May 23, 2008
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- Hi All: I've read that 1 minute of unipedal standing 3 times a day is equivalent to walking for 53 minutes. What do you think of this; is it possible that "Unipedal standing for one minute is equivalent ...
- By JilleWhite · New reply April 3, 2008
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- I didn't know what topic to put this under! Does anyone have poor posture issues? HOw do you deal with that??? Blessings, Jill ...
- By Southernlady · New reply April 3, 2008
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- I don't mean disrespect in the subject line. Today and this has happened before I was sitting in the floor on the telephone with my legs crossed sitting down and I might have been in that position for ...
- By GMTVermont · New reply March 7, 2008
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- Hi. I'm 57 yrs. old and was just diagnosed with osteoporosis. My spine is the worst. I've joined this group for support and information. Thank you all for being here. I guess what I need to know is how ...
- By kkiser · New reply February 28, 2008
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- I wondered what you all think of a special report by John Hopkins regarding exercises to strengthen the back? Available at: http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/ reports/back_pain_osteoporosis/1879-1.ht ...
- By BikingBarbara · New reply February 26, 2008
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- Hi Suza, Thanks for the informative postings about osteoporosis and yoga. I am really getting a lot out of your postings. I've been afraid to try yoga because the teachers around here (DC) don't seem ...
- By Southernlady · Posted October 10, 2007
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- I am no longer wearing high heels. I try and find good looking shoes in flats that have a rubber sole or I buy designer shoes and have my shoe repair man add rubber to the sole. He does such a great job ...
