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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
footnotes