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musculoskeletal system
osteoporosis
physical medicine

exercise

• PRINCIPLES: - physical exercise is the only proven way to increase bone calcium
» preventive: aerobic exercise program
» treatment: reclining exercises, upright exercises; see osteoarthritis exercises
• avoid: exercises that acutely flex the thoracic spine: rowing machines, sit ups, slouching in chair, etc.


hydrotherapy


manipulation

manipulate gently! ribs fracture easily! Induce extension of thoracic spine.


electrical and oscillating


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