Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or a combination of the two.  Osteoporotic bones have lost density or mass, causing the bone to weaken.

While fairly common, osteoporosis is nonetheless serious. Weakened bone means an increased risk of fractures and serious injuries. In addition to causing pain and potential loss of mobility, osteoporosis can also affect height and posture.  For seniors, this can be especially worrisome, and care should be taken to prevent falls.

Physical therapy is an excellent way to prevent or help combat the effects of osteoporosis. Taking into account your age, overall health, fitness level, and personal risk factors, your physical therapist will develop a program to help you regain strength. Here are some ways physical therapy is an effective non-surgical treatment to manage osteoporosis.

• There are certain bone-strengthening exercises a physical therapist can work on with you like weight bearing activities and resistance training. 

• They will work with you on your balance and posture.  

• Safety and fall prevention are taken into account, making adjustments to your home to make it safer, as well recommendations on safer ways to accomplish daily tasks.

Your physical/occupational therapist will take care to prevent further deterioration and falls. If you are suffering from the effects of osteoporosis, contact Reddy Care Physical & Occupational therapy. We have a team of physical and occupational therapists ready to assist. They will create a program to keep you safe and functional. Call us today to get started with a consultation!

Reddy Care Great Neck (Great Neck Physical Therapy): 516-829-0030
Reddy Care Farmingdale (Farmingdale Physical Therapy): 516-420-2900
North Shore Towers: 718-224-8480
Woodbury Physical Therapy: 516-367-1111
In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030
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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.