Build Strong Bones with Pilates for Osteoporosis  

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Overview

Exercise is an inexpensive and healthy way to imr[ove bone health. Unlike hormone replacement therapy, exercising does not have any dangerous side effects, such as breast cancer. In fact, exercise may help to reduce, not increase, your chances of developing breast cancer.

Exercise is natural and good for you. By exercising you are more likely to lose weight than gain weight as you age. Pilates is one type of exercise that may help to build strong bones.

OsteoPilates recognizes that exercise is only one part of a four-part treatment plan that will build bone density, reduce fracture risk, and improve health for people who suffer from osteoporosis or are at risk for developing this condition. The four-part plan, presented in this book, consists of the following:

• safe movement for exercise and everyday living
• postural awareness,
• diet, and
• proper medication.

All four factors are covered at length. OsteoPilates offers a specific exercise program for increasing bone density. Readers are also given guidelines for modifying all activities with illustrations and descriptions of how to safely perform numerous everyday tasks such as carrying groceries, lying down in bed, and tying one's shoes. People with osteoporosis or at risk of developing this condition will be able to easily apply the guidelines in this book to their everyday lives, and return to living a healthy, productive, and dynamic life.

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