Tying our shoes is second nature, although let’s face it—as we get older we may need to bend over a little more to reach our feet. No big deal, right? It IS a big deal if you are one of 44 million Americans with osteoporosis. This silent disease is now considered a global health crisis, affecting 1 in 3 women over age 50, and 1 in 4 men. With osteoporosis, your bones become weak and susceptible to breaking from a minor fall or simply opening a stuck window. Even bending over and twisting to tie your shoes can cause microfractures in the spine which lead to loss of height or an increasingly stooped posture over time.

Proper Exercise Makes a Difference

For anyone with osteoporosis, or its precursor, osteopenia, there is some good news: exercise done properly can strengthen bones, reduce the risk of falling, and slow the progression of this disease. The key for people with osteoporosis is to safely modify common exercises and yoga poses to avoid movements that make the spine, hips, and wrists more prone to fracture.

Learn More at the July 13th Wellness Wednesday

Join Teresa Maldonado Markchok, a licensed physical therapist and founder of BoneSmart Pilates®, for a free webinar on July 13 @ 11 am PT. In her program, Great Adaptations: How to Modify Exercise Safely for Osteoporosis, you will learn:

What exercises to do to increase bone strength and balance
What exercises to avoid or modify to reduce the risk of fracture
How to modify movements associated with daily tasks, like tying your shoes or drying your hair to keep your spine safe

Register to Attend (or receive the recording)

This webinar is free (and will be recorded), but you need to register. Click HERE for details. Special thanks to our Sponsor, the Rutledge Custodio Team at Merrill Wealth Management, for underwriting the costs of this event.