{"id":1682,"date":"2014-07-30T23:12:57","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T23:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2014-07-30T23:12:57","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T23:12:57","slug":"physical-therapy-is-the-bridge-between-exercise-and-osteoporosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/30\/physical-therapy-is-the-bridge-between-exercise-and-osteoporosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Therapy is the Bridge Between Exercise and Osteoporosis"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Osteoporosis\"<\/p>\n

There is no question that exercise is the key to preventing and managing osteoporosis. The earlier you begin exercising regularly, the less likely you will be to suffer from this debilitating disease. Exercise helps build and maintain bone density; hence why physical therapy is one of the best bridges to a healthier body.<\/p>\n

What is osteoporosis?<\/h2>\n

Osteoporosis is a disease that thins the bones. Diagnosis is generally done with a bone density test, which is painless. Some physicians may also choose to perform blood testing also.<\/p>\n

Osteoporosis weakens the bones in such that it can cause a painful curvature of the back. It can also put those who suffer from the disease at risk of fracturing bones more easily and causing falls or balance issues which can also result in broken bones. It can be very painful.<\/p>\n

Physical Therapy\u2019s Role<\/h2>\n

First your physical therapist will assess and evaluate you by determining the following:<\/p>\n