The importance of maintaining mobility as we age

As we age, there is a possibility of some kind break down in our orthopedic functions. The loss of lean muscle mass and bone mass can be the biggest enemies that impair one’s mobility. One of the biggest goals of adults is to remain healthy and functional.

Degenerative joint diseases is widespread, and it predominantly affects older people. This disease affects both men and women, with women, in particular, showing signs of the disease after 55 years of age. All of these factors can lead to a loss of mobility and by extension a loss of normal daily activities and routines.

To maintain mobility, exercise is one of the key methods.  The aim of exercise is to primarily establish, maintain, and increase range of motion, muscle strength, and to preserve the mobility. This increases conditioning, improves coordination, speed of movement, and improves posture. Physical activity helps because it makes body stronger, reduces stress, provides energy, helps to preserve independence, and potentially reduce the number of falls and fractures in the elderly.

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Diet is important too! Foods rich in vitamin D, such as oily fish, dairy products and eggs are extremely important to increase bone density. Vitamin C and selenium also reduce the risk of diseases such as arthritis. A professional dietitian would be a good resource to help you to improve your diet with “bone healthy” food choices.

These are some of the tips on how to save the health of your bones over the years and retain mobility.  The Center for Bone and Joint Disease Bone Health Clinic offers a post-fracture prevention program targeted at helping you achieve optimal bone health. We provide our patients with assessment, diagnosis, education, and the treatment necessary to reduce or prevent bone loss and fractures.

The Center for Bone and Joint Disease has many resources to help you with ANY orthopedic challenge.
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