Osteoarthritis Programs for Elders

Weakening of the bones is a standard part of the process  of aging, that everyone, especially women, face as they grow older. However, steps can be taken relatively early, to prevent Osteoporosis. While prevention is the best protection, loss of bone density can be reduced with treatment including exercise, caution, and diet. Exercise is an essential tool as it is effective in both prevention and treatment. Exercise programmes have to be tailormade for individuals, but basic format remains the same.

This 15 days package includes the following:

1. Consultation:
   Each patient will be examined on body posture, weight and general physical fitness. Doctor will also ask for patient’s history, X-Ray, medication and diet etc.

   The amount and form of exercise recommended for each individual will vary depending on the above.

2. Exercises that increase bone density (15 days package)
   1. Weight-bearing exercises
   2. Resistance exercises (Resistance levels should be increased)
   3. Low-repetition, higher-weight programs (Increase the weights slowly) help to increases Bone density
   4. In osteoporosis most affected areas are Spine, Hips and Wrist which will be targeted
   5. Exercises to target areas most prone to fractures

Other type of exercises may include postural & balance exercises.

* Actual exercises will be recommended as a result of the consultation
* The package for 15 days has been designed for ease of purchase only, improvement may or may not been seen in this period. (further therapy is likely to be required).