06-16-12, 01:04 PM | |
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Yes, side-lying leg exercises help put muscle on the hips and that should help protect against further bone loss. In Strong Body, Ageless Body Erin O'Brien says these exercises are excellent for post-menopausal women.
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06-16-12, 04:15 PM | |
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This was a link I found some time ago.
http://www.osteopenia3.com/ankle-wei...reatments.html When I was in PT for my knee I couldn't put the ankle weights on my ankles and my therapist suggested putting them just above the knee which I still do today. |
06-17-12, 04:10 PM | |
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I recommend this book, Yoga for Osteoporosis. I'm hoping SharonNYC pops in, she has actually regained bone density using this program.
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06-17-12, 04:32 PM | ||
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06-18-12, 10:05 AM | ||
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Karen's suggestion of deadlights and squats might be great for many. Deadlifts hurt my back no matter how I do them and squats (and moving lunges) kill my knees (and neither seemed to be doing anything for my density). I doubt that there's one answer for everyone. A lot depends on your anatomy and general configuration and your body mechanics. There's a lot of information re: the study on Dr. Fishman's website: http://www.sciatica.org/yoga/12poses.html
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