Can Pilates help against osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak and can break from a minor fall or, in serious cases, from a simple action such as a sneeze. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, for 55 percent of the people 50 years of age and older. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals are estimated to already have the disease and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. While osteoporosis is often thought of as an older person’s disease, it can strike at any age. Among the steps to prevent the disease, the Foundation recommends to be engaged in regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise. By improving strength, balance and flexibility Pilates can actively help. However, people with low bone density or already affected by the disease must defer to their physician in establishing which exercises are safe and ap
