Conference paper

Sport and recreational activities suitable for patiens with osteoporosis

Davorin ŠAKIĆ ; KB Dubrava, Odjel z afizikalnu i rehabilitacijsku medicinu, Avenija G. Šusška 6, 10000 Zagreb
Olga BADOVINAC ; KB Dubrava, Odjel z afizikalnu i rehabilitacijsku medicinu, Avenija G. Šusška 6, 10000 Zagreb
Vjekoslava AMERL-ŠAKIĆ ; Privatna ordinacija opće prakse, H. Macanovića 2, 10000 Zagreb

Abstract

Exercising as well as inceased physical activity are inseparable part of every preventional or therapeutical procedure in osteoporosis. Increase of muscular strenght by body-weight loading in prone position is important stimulator of bone-Building of of axial sceleton. That decreases fracture risk while inceasing of spine support and making colapses of vertebras less possible. Exercising increases coordination of movements while decreasing possibility of falling, increasing ability of self protection during the eventual fall and helps in creating of independent life in Advanced years. We recommend to our patients with osteoporosis (with T values from -2,5 to -3 od standard deviations beyond normal) following recreational activities: body exercising, walking, swimming, cycling, bocce-bowling, archey, mini golf and dancing. In patients with osteoporosis combined wih fractures we allow only swimming and special dosed and planned medical exercise in supine position, while are all other recreational contents forbidden (contraindicated). With increased body activity, adequate nutrition and medications and physical therapy the most serious consequences of this malicious disease cold be prevented and event cured.

Keywords

osteoporosis; reracrational activities; sports

Hrčak ID:

140701

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/140701

Publication date:

23.3.2000.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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