Standing therapy and simulated standing therapy is a great way to place pressure on the heel, knee and hips. Daily pressure like this goes a long way to prevent and reduce the effects of bone density loss. Granted, I realize that it is not easy for most, but for those under the direction of a physical therapist, its a great way to tone the bones for pivot transfers. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/4/2010 1:37:11 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
I don't know what my number is, but I am on a good medication. I take Forteo injection one time a day, 750 CG. I will be sure and ask next time. Does anyone else take D3 plus calcium three times a day. Dana C4-5, 35 years post, 56, Prairie Village (suburb of Kansas City, passenger in a MVA ) a message dated 3/3/2010 9:44:17 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: tums daily? Eric W Rudd [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ----- Original Message ----- From: _Greg_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:27 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] bone density.... I do not recall what my number was, but mine was low too. I have to take a pill once a week and was told to eat Tums daily. My testosterone was very low too. Greg C5 28y ____________________________________ My bone density is -4.3; so I have osteoporosis. Does anyone else have numbers this low? I am a c5-c6 21 yrs. post; a mere 44 year old male with what.... not enough female hormones (ha-ha). Thanks- Tim What your T-score means: * A T-score between +1 and -1 is normal bone density. Examples are 0.8, 0.2 and -0.5. * A T-score between -1 and -2.5 indicates low bone density or osteopenia. Examples are T-scores of -1.2, -1.6 and -2.1. * A T-score of -2.5 or lower is a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Examples are T-scores of -2.8, -3.3 and -3.9. _WhoopieKat.com_ (http://www.whoopiekat.com/)
