| We help you stay active and keep
doing the things you enjoy, whether its swinging a golf club,
getting stuck into the garden or playing tennis. Here we explain
the facts. Click on the headings below to learn
more about how we can help you in each of these areas.
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Heart Disease
Circulation and Diabetes
Posture
Strength
Balance
Flexibility
Other Benefits
References
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How does Boundless Health help prevent
Osteoporosis?
One of the major health problems facing older Australians
is osteoporsosis. Do you want to know if you are at risk?
Test yourself with a quick one-minute quiz.
- Has either of your parents broken a hip after a minor
bump or fall?
- Have YOU broken a bone after a minor bump or fall?
- For women: Did you undergo menopause before the age of
45?
- For women: Have your periods stopped for 12 months or
more (other than because of pregnancy)?
- For men: Have you ever suffered from impotence, lack of
libido or other symptoms related to low testosterone levels?
- Have you lost more than 3cm (1 inch) in height?
- Do you regularly drink heavily (more than 4 drinks for
men, more than 2 drinks for women per day)?
- Do you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day?
- Have you taken corticosteroid tablets (cortisone, prednisone,
etc) for more than 3 months?
- Do you suffer frequently from diarrhoea (caused by problems
such as Coeliac disease or Crohn's disease)
If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions
then you are at risk of suffering from osteoporosis. (Sourced
from Osteoporosis Australia)
Osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases affecting
older people today. In Australia:
- One in two women and one in three men over the age of 60 are likely to suffer a fracture, (which is) due to osteoporosis (Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney 1995).
- The incidence of hip fracture exceeds that of cancer of the breast, cervix and uterus combined ((Royal Australian College of Physicians, Working Party on Osteoporosis, 1991).
- 50% of elderly patients suffering hip fractures will require long term nursing care (Royal Australian College of Physicians, Working Party on Osteoporosis, 1991)
These may appear to be frightening statistics.
However there is GOOD NEWS.
We understand this disease and we can help you manage it.
Prevention is really the only effective treatment. Prevention
includes hormone replacement, which is not without side effects
as well as diet and exercise.
What type of exercise is right for you?
At Boundless Health we understand everyone is different.
That is why we make and effort to get to know you up front.
This helps us decide if our programs are appropriate and which
one will meet your goals.
We also understand the obstacles facing over 50's and their
health. That is why our programs target four key areas:
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Posture
These four areas are crucial if you want to prevent being
affected by osteoporosis. Often people only become aware of
having osteoporosis after they have had a fall and a fracture
due to the disease. By getting improvements in the 4 areas
above you not only start to halt the progression of bone loss
but you can also significantly reduce your risk of falls,
thereby preventing yourself suffering painful and costly fractures.
Prevention is the recommended treatment. Just ask your Doctor.
Wouldn't you like to do something to protect yourself from Osteoporosis?
Contact us and we will help get
you started.
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