Osteoporosis Treatment & Relief Ireland
We Can Help With People With Osteoporosis in Dublin, Ireland
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects millions of people, especially women. It increases the risk of fractures, many people go undiagnosed until admitted to the hospital with a wrist or hip fracture after a fall.
Prevention is the best medicine, and that has special impedance in relation to osteoporosis. Exercise-based physiotherapy may help as part of osteoporosis prevention and management.
If you live in Dublin, Ireland, and are looking for physical therapy care for the prevention or management of osteoporosis – contact us today or book online through our website.
What is Osteoporosis?
As we age we naturally, slowly lose bone density. Osteoporosis is a condition where bone loss is accelerated, and bones become fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis occurs when the body’s ability to create new bone cells (osteoblasts) cannot keep pace with the removal of old, damaged bone cells (osteoclasts).
What Causes Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis can have several different causes.
- Primary Osteoporosis:
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (type I) – Bone loss due to a loss of estrogen and androgen.
- Senile Osteoporosis (type II) – Bone loss caused by the slowing down of bone regeneration due to the age-related slowing of metabolism.
- Secondary Osteoporosis:
- Osteoporosis with a clear cause, for example, hyperthyroidism or certain drugs.
As well as loss of estrogen and androgen, natural aging, calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, low physical activity, smoking, alcohol, obesity, and family history of the condition, can also contribute to the development of osteoporosis.
How We Help People With Osteoporosis Dublin, Ireland
At Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy we offer exercise-based physiotherapy aimed at reducing the risk of falls and supporting bone health.
If you have been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis or have concerns about bone fragility or frailty, our physiotherapist can advise on exercise. Book your appointment online today or talk to us on(01) 575 2623.
We will design an individually tailored exercise programme aimed at supporting bone health and reducing your risk of falls.
How We Prevent And Manage Osteoporosis In Dublin, Ireland
Prevention and management of osteoporosis can look quite similar. The risk of osteoporosis may be reduced with lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity and avoiding alcohol. Ask your GP whether calcium or vitamin D supplements are right for you.
Physical Therapy Care
Physical therapy will provide you with a step-wise individually tailored exercise program and education on prevention and management strategies for osteoporosis.
Our physiotherapists use a combination of supervised and home-exercise programs to improve muscle strength, endurance, balance, coordination and walking patterns, which may help reduce your risk of falls.
Exercise Therapy
Regular exercise has wide-ranging health benefits.
Exercise therapy is an important component in the treatment of osteoporosis, and physical therapy exercise programs are tailored to your specific needs.
Goals For Prevention And Management
All our treatment programs are goal-orienated. The main goals in the management and prevention of osteoporosis are:
- Maintain bone density.
- Reduce rate of bone loss.
- Improve muscle strength and power.
- Improve balance and coordination.
- Reduce fear of falling.
Working on these goals may help reduce frailty and the risk of falls in the elderly population.
Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
Book Your Appointment Today!
Are you looking for a physiotherapist that can help with osteoporosis?
We can provide you with an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. Our team of professionals will work closely with you to ensure that your experience at Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy is tailored to you.
Free parking is available at the back of the building, but spaces are limited and can’t be guaranteed at busy times.
Request an appointment online or call(01) 575 2623