Osteoporosis Resources

Understanding Osteoporosis with Healthy Aging Physical Therapy

Informative poster titled 'Understanding Osteoporosis with HAPT' explaining that osteoporosis is a condition of weak and brittle bones, increasing fracture risk. It includes details on T-scores for bone mineral density and using the FRAX tool to asse
Exercise recommendations for osteoporosis, including strength training 2-3 days a week, balance training 3-5 days a week, postural exercises most days, and optional weight-bearing aerobic exercise. Emphasizes combining lifestyle changes, exercise, nu
Infographic titled "Movement Guidelines for Osteoporosis" by Healthy Aging Physical Therapy. It emphasizes modern, spine-sparing techniques and provides guidelines on limiting spine and hip movements. Specific movements to limit include flexion, rota
Poster on postural awareness for osteoporosis, emphasizing importance of good posture to reduce spinal fractures. Includes a graph showing pressure on the spine in various positions, with standing at 100%, lying down at 25%, and slouching at 275%. Ti
Infographic providing tips for posture to help with osteoporosis. Includes sections on 'Perch Sitting for Perfect Seated Posture' and 'Tips for Better Standing Posture' with illustrations and text instructions. Emphasizes proper sitting and standing
Instructions for safely getting up and down off the floor, including step-by-step guidance with images for moving from standing to the floor and from the floor to standing. Emphasizes using a chair for support and maintaining a neutral spine.
Infographic on impact exercise and osteoporosis. It emphasizes the role of impact exercises in improving bone density and reducing fracture risks. For low to moderate risk individuals, suggested exercises include jumping jacks, jump rope, racket spor
Infographic titled 'Nutrition and Supplementation in Osteoporosis'. It provides guidelines for nutrition including calcium, vitamin D, protein, fruits and vegetables, limitation of sodium and caffeine, and alcohol consumption to support bone health.

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