Aspen Rehab

Osteoporosis Treatment Program

Physical Therapy plays an essential role in the treatment of Osteoporosis. When combined with medication, physician supervision, diet, and exercise, physical therapy can significantly help increase bone mineralization and prevent fractures.Aspen Rehabilitation Physical Therapy offers a Comprehensive OsteoporosisTreatment Program which includes:

	*DECREASING VERTEBRAL STRESS* by increasing joint mobility. Treatments including gentle joint mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, and very specific exercises to increase thoracic mobility.
	*IMPROVING POSTURE* with stretching for tight structures anteriorly and strengthening posterior postural muscles.
	*IMPROVING SHOULDER AND NECK JOINT MOBILITY* with joint mobilizations, muscle energy, strain/counterstrain techniques and strengthening exercises.
	*IMPROVING RESPIRATION* through the expansion of the rib cage treatments including manual techniques for rib modality and breathing exercises.
	*IMPROVING BALANCE* to prevent falls by improving posture, hip/knee/ankle mobility, strength, and balance reactions.
	*FALL PREVENTION EDUCATION*
	*INCREASING MUSCULAR SUPPORT OF JOINTS*
	*INCREASING ENDURANCE*

At Aspen Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, the patient is evaluated and treated for posture, rib cage expansion, strength, mobility of joints, alignment, flexibility, balance and endurance. Patients with osteoporosis often experience associated low back pain, cervical pain, bursitis or tendonitis of the hips and shoulders. All of these can be successfully treated through specific manual techniques and osteoporosis exercises.

Manual physical therapy techniques, exercises, and patient education can significantly reduce the risk of vertebral and hip fractures. Our prevention and treatment program will continue to help our patients treat their osteoporosis, and prevent postural changes, fractures, and loss of independence after discharge from the program. The Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Program and Aspen Rehabilitation Physical Therapy is recognized and covered by Medicare.