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Osteoporosis: Safe Exercise and Fall Prevention
An osteoporosis diagnosis does not mean living in slow motion. The right exercise program strengthens bone, improves balance and lowers fracture risk — provided it is adapted and progressive.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding This Condition
Osteoporosis involves reduced bone density and quality, raising fracture risk especially at the hip, wrist and spine. Bone is living tissue that remodels in response to mechanical load: without weight-bearing stimulus, loss accelerates. Current recommendations combine three complementary pillars: weight-bearing exercise, progressive resistance training, and balance training to prevent falls. That last component most directly reduces fracture risk, since most osteoporotic fractures occur during a fall.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Menopause and hormonal change
Falling estrogen markedly accelerates bone loss in the first years after menopause.
Inactivity
Lack of weight-bearing reduces the stimulus needed to maintain bone density.
Inadequate nutrition
Calcium, protein and vitamin D are essential; shortfalls are common in Quebec winters.
Medications and medical conditions
Long-term corticosteroids, hyperthyroidism and some digestive conditions raise risk.
Our Treatment Approach
Physiotherapy assessment measures strength, posture, static and dynamic balance and fall risk. The program includes weight-bearing exercise (brisk walking, stair climbing), progressive resistance training for hip, back and shoulders, and specific balance training. We also teach what to moderate: loaded lumbar flexion and sudden twisting are avoided when vertebral fragility is present. Osteopathy and massage relieve associated postural tension. Naturopathy complements with calcium, protein and vitamin D intake, coordinated with your physician.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
A 60 minute assessment including standardised balance testing. The program is reassessed every six to eight weeks to progress safely.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Walk at least 30 minutes most days.
- Do resistance training twice weekly.
- Practise daily balance work (supported single-leg stance).
- Ensure adequate protein and vitamin D intake.
- Make the home safer: lighting, rugs, grab bars.
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
Bone density changes slowly, but strength, balance and confidence improve within weeks — and those gains are what reduce fall and fracture risk.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Come in after an osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis, or with repeated falls. Sudden severe back pain after a trivial movement may indicate a vertebral fracture and needs medical assessment.
Why Réhabital Clinic
We tailor every exercise to your level of bone fragility rather than applying a generic program, with special attention to balance — the biggest determinant in avoiding fractures.
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Address
D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5
Phone
(438) 842-3550Hours
Mon–Fri: 10AM–8PM
Sun: 10AM–4PM
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