Low Risk for Fracture
What does low risk mean?
Risk
- This means you have a less than 10% chance of a broken bone in the next 10 years
| STRENGTH TRAINING - Free weights, machines, exercise bands or body weight as resistance | At least 2 days per week |
| POSTURE TRAINING - Safe movements, awareness of position and posture (and back muscle strengthening) | Everyday |
| BALANCE TRAINING - Tai chi, other exercises designed to challenge balance | Most days (5 days or more per week) |
Lifestyle Changes
- Exercise - strength training and weight-bearing, balance and posture
- Stop smoking and avoid excess alcohol
Medication
- Make sure to get adequate calcium, vitamin D and protein
Testing
- BMD test in 5-10 years unless significant change in health status that could lead to bone loss, e.g. starting prednisone