{"id":2260,"date":"2025-11-11T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitewph-f268b38f3b-d4dedeatbthag3cn.a03.azurefd.net\/2025\/11\/11\/osteoporosis-the-silent-enemy-of-bones-a-physical-therapy-approach\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:18:08","slug":"osteoporosis-the-silent-enemy-of-bones-a-physical-therapy-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/2025\/11\/11\/osteoporosis-the-silent-enemy-of-bones-a-physical-therapy-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteoporosis: The silent enemy of bones. A physical therapy approach."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Osteoporosis is a “global epidemic” that affects more than 200 million people worldwide. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 may suffer fractures as a result. <\/p>\n\n

What is osteoporosis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Osteoporosis<\/strong> is a disease that weakens bones, reducing their density and altering their structure. This makes them more fragile and increases the risk of fractures. It mainly affects postmenopausal women and older adults<\/g>. Physical therapy plays an essential role in its prevention and treatment. <\/p>\n\n

Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The loss of minerals such as calcium<\/strong> and phosphorus<\/strong> causes the bone to become porous and weak. The main causes include genetic, hormonal, nutritional<\/strong>, and lifestyle<\/strong> factors. <\/p>\n\n

Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In its initial stages, osteoporosis has no symptoms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Over time, the following may appear:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Bone or muscle pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Loss of height, caused by the collapse of the bones in the spine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Fractures from minor falls or everyday movements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Consequences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

    Fractures from osteoporosis can lead to:<\/p>\n\n

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    1. Chronic pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Disability or loss of mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Deterioration in quality of life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Increased risk of mortality, especially in older people.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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      1. Advanced age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Female gender and early menopause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Family history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Low body weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Lack of calcium and vitamin D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Sedentary lifestyle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Smoking or excessive alcohol consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

        Control and treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

        Managing osteoporosis requires an active and healthy lifestyle<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n

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        1. Diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Regular physical activity.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Medical treatment<\/strong> and supplements as professionally indicated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

          Physical therapy<\/strong> is key. A physical therapist designs safe routines that strengthen muscles, improve balance, and prevent falls, thereby reducing the risk of fractures. <\/p>\n\n

          Preventive recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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          1. Engage in at least 30 minutes of daily exercise<\/strong>, including strength, balance, and stretching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Take care of your posture<\/strong> and learn safe techniques for lifting objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Have regular medical check-ups<\/strong> to assess bone density.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

            Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

            Osteoporosis can be controlled with early diagnosis, physical therapy, and healthy habits<\/strong>. Taking care of your bones is investing in mobility, independence, and quality of life. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Osteoporosis is a “global epidemic” that affects more than 200 million people worldwide. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 may suffer fractures as a result. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, reducing their density and altering their structure. This makes them more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-physical-therapy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2260"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2265,"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260\/revisions\/2265"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hogarcorazondejesus.org.ec\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}