Millions of people with osteoporosis should not be afraid to exercise regularly, experts have said in guidance aimed at boosting bone health, cutting the risk of falls and improving posture.
The condition, which weakens bones and makes them more likely to break, affects more than 3 million people in the UK and more than 150 million worldwide.
The most common injuries are a broken wrist, hip and spinal bones. More than 500,000 people receive hospital treatment for fragility fractures every year on the NHS as a result of osteoporosis.
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Until now, there has not been any UK guidance on exercise and osteoporosis. There is some in the US, Australia, and Canada but even that is incomplete.
Regular exercise strengthens bones, reduces the risk of fractures and falls, and improves posture, as well as bolstering overall mental and physical…
