Osteoporosis and arthritis do share many coping strategies. With either or both conditions, people benefit from arthritis-friendly excercise programs that may include physical therapy and rehabilitation. In general, exercises that emphasize stretching,
strengthening, posture, and range of motion are appropriate, such as:
- low impact aerobics
- walking
- swimming and water excercise
- Tai chi
- low stress yoga
People with osteoporosis must take care to avoid activities that
include bending forward from the waist, twisting the spine, or lifting
heavy weights. People with arthritis must compensate for limited
movement in arthritic joints. Always check with your physician to
determine if a certain exercise or exercise program is safe for your
specific medical situation.
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