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Article: Osteoporosis exercise program at a glance.(Reprint)
- Article from:
- Women's Health Center Management
- Article date:
- April 1, 1997
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Osteoporosis exercise program at a glance
Exercise is one of the three recommended steps to prevent and treat osteoporosis, along with hormone replacement therapy and a diet high in calcium. To help you design and implement an exercise program at your center, hereEs a breakdown of the osteoporosis program at Lake Hospital System in Willoughby, OH, which meets twice a week for eight weeks:
Week 1
o Introduce class to the schedule, time, location, and general rules.
o Emphasize that this is just the beginning of treatment.
o Discuss goals: to maintain and preserve bone density; prevent fractures and minimize orthopedic injury; ...