Treating and managing osteoporosis

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Treating Osteoporosis

Treating osteoporosis is important because the condition can lead to broken bones (fractures).1 Osteoporosis can be detected early and the risk of broken bones can be reduced.2
Because osteoporosis causes your bones to become brittle and more fragile, fracturing a bone due to a fall can become more common. Lifestyle changes and keeping active can help to prevent falling. Food supplements, such as calcium and vitamin D, and drug treatments, such as Prolia®, can strengthen bones which can reduce your risk of a fracture.3,6

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Paula Mee's booklet on Eating
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Managing Osteoporosis

Changing what you eat and becoming more active can help reduce your risk of osteoporosis. You can download Paula Mee's booklet on Eating Well for Bone Health for more information on lifestyle changes which can help manage osteoporosis.

Nutrition - Recipes for Bone Health

Chef Eunice Power has prepared 3 easy to cook recipes, containing delicious ingredients that can help to support the maintenance and improvement of bone health.
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Salmon, Avocado and Lime Ceviche
Eunice Power Celebrity Chef
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A Classic Fish Pie
Eunice Power Celebrity Chef
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Feta and Honey Cheesecake
Eunice Power Celebrity Chef
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Exercise and physical activity

Being physically active and exercising is very important for bone health and osteoporosis prevention. Even people who have suffered osteoporosis fractures can benefit from special exercises and training (under medical supervision) to improve and strengthen muscles, leading to greater mobility and improved quality of life.4
Click on the "Play video" buttons below to watch a set of videos developed by the Royal Osteoporosis Society, that show different exercises for bone and muscle strengthening, for caring for your back, maintaining balance and for you to prepare and warm up before exercise.5 These videos include adaptations, so you can exercise according to what you can manage. For more information on how to exercise effectively with osteoporosis, please visit the Royal Osteoporosis Society website. Remember, please check with your doctor or nurse whether these exercises are suitable for you before you do them.
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Warm up before starting
Warm up routine for you to follow before exercising

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Cool down after exercise
Cool down routine for you to follow after exercising

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Exercises to promote bone and muscle strength
These exercises focus on bone and muscle strength in the spine, wrists and hips.

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Exercises to improve balance and muscle strength
These exercises can help you keeping steady to prevent slips, trips and falls.

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Exercises for back pain
Exercises to help improve muscle tone, ease tension and reduce muscle spasm in your back.

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Exercises for posture
Exercises that promote good posture and may help to prevent problems in the future.

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How to get down to and up from the floor
Learn how to safely perform movements on everyday activities.

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Using the hip hinge to bend safely
Learn how to safely perform movements on everyday activities.

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How to lift safely
Learn how to safely perform movements on everyday activities.

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Bending forward with osteoporosis (flexion)
Learn how to safely perform movements on everyday activities.

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References:

  1. Ström O et al. Arch Osteoporos 2011.
  2. Irish Osteoporosis Society. About Osteoporosis. Available at: https://www.irishosteoporosis.ie/about-osteoporosis/ [Last accessed: January 2021]
  3. Irish Osteoporosis Society. Treatments. Available at: https://www.irishosteoporosis.ie/treatments/ [Last accessed: January 2021]
  4. International Osteoporosis Foundation. Exercise. Available at: https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/patients/prevention/exercise [Last accessed: January 2021]
  5. Royal Osteoporosis Society. Exercise and physical activity for osteoporosis and bone health. Available at: https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/living-with-osteoporosis/exercise-and-physical-activity-for-osteoporosis/ [Last accessed: January 2021]
  6. Prolia® (denosumab) Patient Information Leaflet

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