There are two types of osteoporosis exercises that are important for building and maintaining bone density: weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises. Weight-bearing Exercises These exercises include activities that make you move against gravity while staying upright. Weight-bearing exercises can be high-impact or low-impact. High-impact weight-bearing exercises help build bones and keep them strong. If you have… Read more »
Search Results for: weight bearing
Cancer and Osteoporosis
Cancer patients face an increased risk for bone loss and fractures due to both the direct effects of cancer on the skeleton and to the side effects that come with many cancer specific therapies. Cancer surgery and treatments affect the entire body, not just the area of the cancer. Patients react differently to cancer treatment… Read more »
Cancer and Osteoporosis
Cancer patients face an increased risk for bone loss and fractures due to both the direct effects of cancer on the skeleton and to the side effects that come with many cancer specific therapies. Cancer surgery and treatments affect the entire body, not just the area of the cancer. Patients react differently to cancer treatment… Read more »
Newly Diagnosed with Bone Loss?
1st Priority: Learn to Move Safely When first diagnosed with bone loss, people often want to jump into a bone-strengthening exercise program, ASAP! While it’s a good idea to pursue weight bearing and muscle strengthening exercise, it’s even more important to find the ways you might already be putting your spine at risk during your day to day life…. Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition and Supplements Exercise Risk Factors Medications General
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Welcomes Nan Moring as New Director of Development
May 18, 2023 (Arlington, VA) – The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), the leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, is pleased to announce that Nan Moringhas joined the organization as director of development. Ms. Moring will lead all fundraising efforts for the foundation, including corporate program support and partnerships, major gifts,… Read more »
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022: Exercise to Maximize Bone Health
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation reminds everyone that exercising at all ages is vital to help build strong, healthy bones for life. March 28, 2022 (Arlington, VA) – This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) will commemorate Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month  with bone healthy exercises and information – for all ages –… Read more »
Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management from the ASBMR, AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS, IOF, and NOF
Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), Endocrine Society, European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Â The guidance below has been created to assist clinicians in the management… Read more »
#GivingTuesday 2023
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. There are a several ways to get involved! Donate today to help us get to $10k! Break the Silence. Osteoporosis is known as the silent disease because it is usually undetected. Did you know that approximately 10 million Americans have… Read more »
Now Is the Time to Take Steps to Avoid Osteoporosis
This article is reposted with permission and was originally published online as part of USA Today’s Media Planet “Bone & Joint Wellness” campaign within their most recent edition of Personal Health. Over half of all women and a quarter of men will break a bone in their lifetime because of osteoporosis. Whether you have the disease… Read more »