SKI CONDITIONING

SKI CONDITIONING

SKI CONDITIONING

Thursday, March 29, 2007

The air is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, the holiday season is quickly approaching, and what comes to mind? The beginning of ski season, of course. Are you physically ready?
Skiing is a physically demanding and sometimes dangerous sport. Appropriate preparation can make your season more enjoyable and much safer.

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OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION

OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION

WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?

Osteoporosis, is a common disease in which bones become thinner and more porous.  This process occurs over the course of many years and affects both men and women. The loss of bone mass is “silent,” thus until a fracture occurs many people do not know they have a problem.  Although, there is no cure for osteoporosis it is treatable and there are ways to help prevent and/ or minimize bone loss and thus fractures.

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Osteoporosis Prevention

Osteoporosis Prevention

What is Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease where bones deteriorate and become more easily breakable. Normal, healthy bones are in a constant flux of being broken down and rebuilt.  The ratio of bone breakdown to bone formation creates a resilient structural support system for muscles, fascia and organs. People with osteoporosis usually have impaired new bone formation, which means that bone is being resorbed faster than it is being rebuilt.

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