Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
Osteoporosis: Physiotherapy Exercise Therapy in Faridabad
Osteoporosis — reduced bone mineral density increasing fracture risk — affects 50 million Indians, predominantly post-menopausal women and elderly men. While medication (bisphosphonates, calcium, vitamin D) addresses the bone itself, physiotherapy provides the exercise therapy that stimulates bone formation, prevents falls.
Maintains the strength and balance needed to prevent fragility fractures. Exercise is the only intervention that simultaneously improves bone density AND reduces fall risk.
At Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad, our expert physiotherapists provide personalised, evidence-based care. Serving NIT, Green Field Colony, Ballabhgarh, Sector 21–82, and across Faridabad. Contact us: +91 9818185589.
Causes and Risk Factors
- Post-menopausal oestrogen deficiency: the primary risk factor for women
- Age-related bone loss: bone resorption exceeds formation after age 35
- Vitamin D and calcium deficiency: essential nutrients for bone mineralisation
- Sedentary lifestyle: bone responds to mechanical loading — disuse causes loss
- Corticosteroid use: the most common drug-induced cause
- Low body weight and poor nutrition
- Secondary causes: thyroid disease, malabsorption, hypogonadism
Signs and Symptoms
- Often silent until fracture — osteoporosis has no pain symptoms
- Fragility fractures: vertebral compression fractures, hip fractures, wrist fractures from low-energy falls
- Height loss and progressive kyphosis from vertebral compression
- Chronic back pain from vertebral collapse
- Fear of falling causing activity restriction and further bone loss
- Reduced quality of life and independence
Physiotherapy Treatment at Realign Rehab, Faridabad
- Weight-bearing exercise: walking, dancing, stair climbing — the most effective bone stimulators
- Resistance training: progressive weight training produces osteogenic (bone-forming) loading
- Impact exercise: heel drops, stepping — creates beneficial compressive bone forces
- Balance retraining: the most important fall-prevention intervention
- Postural correction: preventing kyphotic progression
- Spinal extension exercises: countering vertebral compression forces
- Aquatic therapy: safe exercise for those with severe fracture risk
- Falls prevention programme: home assessment and environmental modification
Frequently Asked Questions
Can exercise reverse osteoporosis?
Exercise cannot fully reverse established osteoporosis but can slow bone loss, improve bone mineral density modestly, and dramatically reduce fracture risk through improved strength and balance. Exercise is the most powerful non-pharmacological intervention.
What exercises are safe with osteoporosis?
Walking, dancing, stair climbing, and progressive resistance training are safe and effective. High-impact exercise and forward-bending loads on the spine should be avoided in severe osteoporosis.
Your physiotherapist will tailor the programme to your bone density level.
Does physiotherapy help osteoporosis?
Yes — physiotherapy provides the evidence-based exercise prescription, balance training, and postural correction that reduce fracture risk. Combined with medical management, physiotherapy measurably improves outcomes.
How do I prevent falls with osteoporosis?
Balance training, lower limb strengthening, home environment assessment (removing trip hazards), and appropriate footwear are the key strategies. Our physiotherapist can conduct a thorough fall-risk assessment.
How often should I exercise with osteoporosis?
Weight-bearing exercise 3–5× per week and resistance training 2–3× per week is the evidence-based target. Our physiotherapist will design a programme appropriate for your current fitness level and bone density.
Book Your Consultation
Contact Realign Rehab Clinic today:
- 📍 NIT-5, Faridabad (near Green Field Colony, Ballabhgarh Road)
- 📞 +91 9818185589
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