Exercises for osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disease that can occur at all ages and is most common in the elderly, especially in postmenopausal women. Scientific and reasonable exercise is the first choice of treatment for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, which mainly includes aerobic exercise, resistance exercise and flexibility training. 1. Aerobic exercise: 4~5 days per week, 30~60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each time, such as walking, swimming, tai chi, etc. is suitable for all osteoporosis patients. 2. Resistance exercise: 2~3 days per week, 15~20 times per group x 2 groups of moderate intensity exercise, such as wall push-ups, supine straight leg raises, one-legged standing heel raises, etc. will be beneficial to the bones. 3. Flexibility training: with muscle tightness or mild discomfort intensity 5~7 days a week, static stretching maintain 10~30 seconds x3 groups, elbow extension climbing wall, sitting body forward bending, side leg press and other training. Note: Exercise starts with low intensity and follows the principle of gradual progression. At the same time, participate in more outdoor activities, eat a reasonable diet, supplement calcium, and seek medical attention in case of discomfort.