Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (OP)
What it is:
OP is reduced bone density, increasing fracture risk. It’s often silent until a fracture occurs.
Risk Factors:
- Non-modifiable: age, female sex, early menopause, family history, certain medications or conditions
- Modifiable: smoking, alcohol, low vitamin D, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle
First Session & Beyond:
- Review scans and health history
- Assess strength, balance, and functional capacity
- Educate on exercises to safely increase bone strength
- Personalised exercise program
How We Can Help:
- Resistance, impact, and balance training
- Support for bone health and fracture prevention
- Physiotherapy for musculoskeletal limitations
