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Bone Health Basics

WEBBone Health Basics. Bones give our bodies support, allowing us to use our muscles to walk, ride a bike, and hold a child. They protect our organs and store and …

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Healthy Bones at Every Age

WEBThe FNB recommends 600 IU of Vitamin D for everyone from age 1 through 70. Recent research, however, supports that the body needs at least 1000 IU per day for …

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Spine Conditioning Program

WEBRock forward onto your arms, round your shoulders and allow your lower back to drop toward the floor. Hold for 5 seconds. Rock backward and sit your buttocks …

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Exercise and Bone Health

WEBThe two types that are most effective for building strong bones are weight-bearing exercise and strength-training exercise. Exercises to improve bone strength are site-specific. For …

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Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment

WEBPrevention. The goal in osteoporosis prevention is to slow down the loss of bone strength over time to reduce the risk of fractures. You can strengthen your bones with certain …

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Seniors and Exercise

WEBIt promotes bone strength. Repeated mild stress on our bones helps them maintain their calcium content and structure. Exercise also helps to maintain muscle mass and tone. …

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Calcium, Nutrition, and Bone Health

WEBThe health and strength of our bones rely on a balanced diet and a steady stream of nutrients — most importantly, calcium and Vitamin D. Calcium is a mineral that people …

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Aerobic Exercise

WEBTo strengthen your cardiovascular system, you should do prolonged aerobic exercise (ideally reaching 20 to 60 minutes of activity) intensely enough to increase your heart …

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Starting an Exercise Program

WEBChoose a comfortable time of day to exercise. Do not exercise outdoors at mid-day when it is the warmest. Try not to work out too soon after a meal. Do not stop your fitness …

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Vitamin D for Good Bone Health

WEBVitamin D is necessary for strong bones and muscles. Without Vitamin D, our bodies cannot effectively absorb calcium, which is essential to good bone health. Children who lack …

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Hip Fracture Prevention

WEBGood exercise options include climbing stairs, jogging, hiking, swimming, dancing, and weight training. Tai chi and balance training with an emphasis on core conditioning have …

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Printable Orthopaedic Patient Education

WEB2. Click in the upper righthand corner of page 1 of the handout to upload your practice logo from your files. Logos can be in JPEG or PNG file format. 3. Place your cursor in the …

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Scoliosis Overview

WEBScoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine commonly seen in children and adolescents. There are several different types of scoliosis. By far, the most common type is idiopathic, …

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Starting a Strength Training Program

WEBStarting a Strength Training Program. Exercise programs that get the best results are made up of three main elements: Aerobic conditioning. Flexibility exercises. Strength training. …

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Patients Are Important Members of the Healthcare Team

WEBPatients Are Important Members of the Healthcare Team. Ensuring patient safety is a national priority, and everyone involved in the healthcare system has a role, including …

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

WEBCharcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of disorders that affect the peripheral nerves — the nerves that carry messages between the brain and muscles throughout the body. It is …

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