For people with osteoporosis or an increased risk for fracture, preventing falls is a top concern.Ā But, it is also important to avoid unintentional injuries, especially those of the spine, which may occur with everyday activities.Ā The following video series shows how simple changes can be made to help keep you healthy and active. Please speak with your provider before starting any new exercise programming as not all postural alignments are suitable for everyone.
CAUTION: Before using the movements in these videos, stand with your back against a wall, with your head held naturally as you usually do in standing, with your eyes looking straight ahead, and with your hips and shoulders touching the wall. If the back of your head is not touching the wall, then the advice in several of these videos about use of a dowel or stick for alignment may not apply to you without modifications. Straining to get your head in alignment with a dowel could harm your neck. However, you can follow the advice to hinge at the hips and avoid rounding the shoulders, practicing spine sparing strategies to prevent fractures in your best alignment.
