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Osteoporosis and Exercise â€“ Activities, Guidelines, Research, and Insights from Physical Therapist and Polestar Pilates Educator Sherri Betz

Many thanks to guest author Sherri Betz of TheraPilatesÂ® Physical Therapy Clinic in Santa Cruz, CA for letting me share this great information for Osteoporosis and exercise on my Centerworks.com/blog.Â Â Sherri Â recently published this article in her newsletter, and then added extra insights once the questions started flooding in!

I encourage you to keep reading below and pass this very importantÂ information along to your fellow Pilates teachers and friends to better understand what types of exercise are most beneficial for increasing bone density and avoiding the risk and health challenges of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia do not have to be debilitating, and can be reversed!Â But it takes the right types of exercise and activities to facilitate bone growth.Â Thanks Sherri for sharing your expertise!

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Tags: Bone Density, Exercise and Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Exercise Guidelines, Osteoporosis Research, Sherri Betz PT

Posted in All Posts, Exercise and Fitness, Fitness, Guest Bloggers, Health, Pilates, Pilates Exercise by Aliesa George on December 10th, 2009.

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Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density, and can go unnoticed and undetected until you start breaking bones â€“ which is a scary thought because by the time your bone density is low enough to cause fractures, it is more of a challenge to exercise and enjoy a healthy quality of life without fear of additional injury or accident.

When bones begin to lose mass, they become brittle, weak, and are more likely to break. It may be a fall or even a sneeze! Early diagnosis makes a difference, and while osteoporosis is a debilitating disease, it can be prevented, treated, and itâ€™s never too late to take steps to protect your bones.