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Topic: exercises for osteopenia spine and hip

Posted By: Ask a PT
Subject: exercises for osteopenia spine and hip
Date Posted: Apr 21 2009 at 3:30pm

Our user asked: "Hi- I am 50 years old and have just been diagnosed with osteopenia. My T scores are 1.2 spine and 1.6 hip, and I was told I have a "moderate risk of fracture." What are the best exercises to specifically help these areas to stop losing bone? Thanks!"

Ask a PT Response: "Here is a great website to go to to learn more about osteopenia and exercise:
http://www.osteopenia3.com/Osteopenia-exercise-treatment.html - http://www.osteopenia3.com/Osteopenia-exercise-treatment.html "