Which exercise has NOT been described for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Exercise without weight-bearing to avoid overloading the bone
Exercise to promote functional balance
Posture training
Progressive resistance exercises (muscle strengthening)
Gait training
Falls in the elderly
Cannot be avoided
Are only due to extrinsic (or environmental) factors
Home safety interventions have no real effect on the rate of falls
Risk of falls increases with age
Fall risk factors predict hip fracture in a BMD-dependent manner
What are the information needs expressed by the patients?
The nature of osteoporosis/fracture risk
Treatment
Self-management
Understanding the role of DXA and follow-up
All of the above
Which of the following is a commonly prescribed mode of osteogenic exercise for osteoporosis prevention?
Swimming
Progressive resistance exercise
Diving
Cycling
Mild aerobics (low impact)
What is NOT a major risk factor for falls in older adults?
Decreased visual acuity
Reduced sensory perception in the lower limbs
Adequate muscle mass
Sedatives
Cognitive impairment