Many of my patients are seniors living an active lifestyle. However, a number of them have osteoporosis in the hip. Because a fall can happen at any time, the chance of a fracture limits their activity level. I recommend that they wear hip pad protectors when they are active. Unfortunately, the … [Read more...] about The Best Hip Pad Protectors for Active Seniors
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Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis and Bone Density
This post examines whether low intensity whole body vibration therapy is appropriate for the treatment of osteoporosis. It also presents the health risks associated with high intensity whole vibration platforms. If you are considering a whole body vibration platform, I encourage you to read this … [Read more...] about Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis and Bone Density
How to Treat a Compression Fracture
What is it like to live with a compression fracture? Are there effective ways to treat a compression fracture with Physical Therapy? Do I recommend specific exercises for my clients with compression fractures? Is there a best way to sleep with a compression fracture? I answer each of these questions … [Read more...] about How to Treat a Compression Fracture
Vitamin K2 Dosage for Osteoporosis Treatment
In this blog post, I discuss Vitamin K2 and osteoporosis. Specifically, I cover the scientific research into the role of Vitamin K in improving bone health. I also list the foods high in Vitamin K2, provide the current recommended Vitamin K2 dosage for osteoporosis, discuss Vitamin K2 deficiency, … [Read more...] about Vitamin K2 Dosage for Osteoporosis Treatment
Heel Raises Exercise
The standing heel raise is the most important exercise for both seniors and people over 50. Why the heel raise exercise and not the squat? The squat is an important exercise. But, whether you like it or not, you have to sit down and get up from a chair or the toilet several times a day. Each … [Read more...] about Heel Raises Exercise
Marodyne LiV Review
This Marodyne LiV review covers the benefits of the LiV (Low Intensity Vibration), who should use it, and how to set up the device so that you get the most out of your investment. The Marodyne LiV is a low intensity vibration platform that emits vertical, low intensity vibrations that originate … [Read more...] about Marodyne LiV Review
The Sleep Solution
If you have sleeping problems you should read The Sleep Solution — Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It by Dr. Chris Winter. Most nights my sleep is “fragmented” — meaning that for more nights than I like, I wake up and experience problems getting back to sleep. I suffer from sleep … [Read more...] about The Sleep Solution
Heel Drop Exercise
The heel drop exercise is a safe and effective osteoporosis exercise. In today's post I discuss why the exercise is effective, provide guidelines for people concerned with the impact that the exercise has on bones, demonstrate and describe how to do the heel drop exercise, and suggest a modified, … [Read more...] about Heel Drop Exercise
Chair Squats
The chair squat is an excellent exercise for older adults. However, you do not have to be a senior to benefit from the chair squat. For example, if you are recovering from an accident or illness, it is a critical that you build up your strength. The chair squat exercise is a great way to achieve … [Read more...] about Chair Squats
EVENITY: A Physician’s Perspective
EVENITY is a medication, developed by biotechnology company Amgen. It treats post-menopausal women with osteoporosis and at a high risk of fracture. Your physician may refer to it by its product name, Romosozumab. EVENITY is its trade or marketing name. It is one of the newest treatments … [Read more...] about EVENITY: A Physician’s Perspective
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and Osteoporosis Drugs
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (or ONJ) is a potential side effect of dental surgery while taking osteoporosis medications such as bisphosphonates or denusomab (Prolia). The objective of this blog post is to give you the information you need about osteonecrosis of the jaw and osteoporosis medications … [Read more...] about Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and Osteoporosis Drugs
Icebug Boots with BUGrip Review
For years I have been searching for footwear that allows my clients to safely walk outside during snowy and icy winter conditions. I have looked at different boots and ice traction cleats, and even recommended Nordic Poles for stability. Recently, one of my clients introduced me to the Icebug boot — … [Read more...] about Icebug Boots with BUGrip Review
Proper Walking Form
The foundation of proper walking form is the reciprocal motion of the leg and the opposite arm. This blog post describes four principles of reciprocal motion in walking and how you can use these principles to achieve correct walking form. Like most proper movements, perfect posture plays a key … [Read more...] about Proper Walking Form
Three Ways to Make Your Aerobic Exercise Workout Safe
In today's blog post, I cover three ways to make your aerobic exercise class safe if you are a senior or over the age of 50. These guidelines apply whether the class is in a gym or studio with a group of people, streaming live online over Zoom, YouTube or other social media platform, or delivered … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Make Your Aerobic Exercise Workout Safe
Foot Positioning Tips for Balance
Balance training is critical to reducing your risk of a fall. When you modify your balance stance, it challenges and improves your balance. In the video below I walk you through foot positioning tips that will improve your balance. I demonstrate how to progress from a parallel stance to staggered … [Read more...] about Foot Positioning Tips for Balance