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Osteoporosis exercises

Here are some exercises designed to prevent or treat osteoporosis by strengthening your muscles and bones and improving your posture and balance.

Before you try any of these osteoporosis exercises, check with your doctor or physical therapist. He or she can help you determine which exercises are safe for you to do and tell you how many repetitions you should do.

Source: Sinaki M. Postmenopausal spinal osteoporosis: Physical therapy and rehabilitation principles. Mayo Clinic Proc. 1982; 57:699-703.

By Mayo Clinic Staff
Sep 22, 2006

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