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Physiotherapy and osteoporosis
In children and adolescents high impact activities should be prescribed to maximise peak bone mass. Small increases in bone mass can be achieved in the middle adult years through structured weight training and weight-bearing exercise. In the elderly conservation of bone mass is most important along with reducing falls, promoting extended postures reducing pain and maximising mobility and function.
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Effective Physiotherapy
Early provision of reassurance and advice to return to activity can prevent chronic disability associated with back pain. Massage and electrotherapy are not useful for chronic pain but exercise can reduce disability. Tailored exercise programmes reduce the risk of falls in the elderly.
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Exercise and Postmenopausal Women.
The research found physical activity such as walking (on average 3.5 days/week for 176 mins/week) can significantly reduce body weight, body fat, intra-abdominal fat and subcutaneous fat in postmenopausal women. Therapists should be aware of this when advising patients on lifestyle changes.
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Muscle activation and spinal load with different types of push-up
Dynamic push-ups (clap, and moving hands) as well as one arm push-ups place the greatest load on the spine, however they also result in the most muscle activity. Press-ups on balls work the abdominals moderately well with less spinal compression. It was also found that skilled individuals activated their muscles more effectively than unskilled.
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