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Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Osteopetrosis? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?
See if it is advisable for people with Osteopetrosis to practice sports and which ones are the most recommended if you have Osteopetrosis
Low intensity activities, nothing that involves high impact. Swimming. Yoga. Depending on the condition of the bones.
Posted May 17, 2017 by María Ximena 1071
Any thing that fosters range of movement. If you can, have a high protein diet that aids in muscle growth. Since I use a wheelchair, i try to strengthen my upper body. This allows me to put my chair in and out of my car since I am able to stand and walk short distances. Lifting 5 lb weights and moving your joints are all good exercises. I would avoid running and high impact exercises like jumping or boxing.
Posted Jul 26, 2017 by Chuck 2001
Again with Osteopetrosis it is based on each individual person.
Posted Jul 31, 2017 by Karen 1160
For those with frequent fractures, you would want to limit impact sports and sports that put a lot of pressure/impact on your joints. Doctors have recommended water exercises which decrease the impact on the joints. Walking is good. Running does not work well for me - I feel as though a jackhammer was applied to the top of my spine from the impact when running.
Posted Sep 9, 2017 by lorirdavis 1452
I walk on an air walker which is no impact but works my leg and arm muscles.
Posted Sep 28, 2017 by Mary 2550
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Swimming accompanied by water aerobics
Posted Sep 15, 2017 by Paula 2500
