More than 28 million Americans are at risk for osteoporosis, and the numbers continue to increase as baby boomers reach menopause. Osteoporosis causes the bones to become weak and brittle. Brittle bones can lead to fractures and other health concerns. The good news is that proper medical management, a well-designed exercise program, and nutritional counseling can minimize the effects or reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Exercise is an important component in the comprehensive treatment of osteoporosis.
Exercise can decrease bone loss, increase bone density, and reduce the risk of fractures.
It is important to understand the principles of proper exercise for preventing and treating osteoporosis to ensure that a program is both safe and effective. Continue reading . Soft tissue rheumatic syndromes affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bursa that surround a joint. These structures can become irritated, resulting in pain, swelling, warmth, and inflammation around the joint. Because the structures surround the joint, these symptoms can easily be mistaken for arthritis, but arthritis refers to direct irritation of the joint itself and not these structures.