Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis means porous bones, and it is a disease that is not usually diagnosed until a person presents with a fracture. It is known as the “silent” disease. One in two women and one in three men have osteoporosis. The Irish Osteoporosis Society is an excellent resource and has extensive information on the risk factors associated with osteoporosis and its management. If you are concerned that you may have Osteoporosis, contact your GP for a full Bone Health screen.
Our clinic specialises in the treatment and management of osteoporosis. We have designed specific programmes for osteopenia and osteoporosis and each individual will be assessed by a Chartered Physiotherapist to evaluate their needs.
We offer home programmes, Osteofit Pilates classes and Progressive Resistance Training/Strength Training classes. All the exercises are based on international research, which include weight-bearing, strength training and balance exercises – all important in the improvement of your bone density and reversal of osteoporosis. Balance re-training is very important, as it prevents falls and therefore reduces your risk of fracture.
We have seen excellent outcomes and improvements within our group on repeat DEXA scans.
