Oesteoporosis exercise testing
A clients history will help create the starting position and by various tests, an effective strategy and review process can take place.
Key recommendations.
There are key recommendations for osteoporosis exercise testing which are designed to ensure that patients can safely perform the workouts they need to improve their condition.
Osteoporosis exercise testing thus needs to focus on not only the specifics of the disease itself, but also general physical functioning.
Bone density testing.
The specific element of osteoporosis exercise testing is a bone density test this is an essential component, because in severe cases, where the disease has advanced too far, the patient may not be a candidate for exercise.
Additonal tests.
In addition to the bone density test, the assessment process will likely include a patient history, an examination, and a functional capacity test of overall condition such as the shuttle-walking test. The latter will give the doctor and physical therapist the information they need to design a safe and effective program to allow the patient to do the exercise needed to help combat this disease.
In summary.
The exercise prescription will then be able to focus on the areas that need most development, and that the patient is able to work on.
