Journal of Bone Research and Reports

Physical Therapy Interventions and Bone Health: A Short Commentary

Risk of osteoporosis is increasing in normal population due to inactivity, dietary eating habits, and sedentary life styles, low calcium intake, less exposure to sun light and hormonal changes. Physical therapy interventions, weight bearing training, jumping intervention in childhood and adolescence, modified step aerobics training, balance training, strength training and water based exercise can be used for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.

Author(s):

Farjad Afzal and Sidra Manzoor

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