by Josh Mccarthy | May 28, 2026 | Osteoporosis & Bone Health
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or low bone density in Melbourne, exercise is one of the most powerful things you can do to protect your bones. The key is the right kind of exercise, designed by someone who understands the condition. At Summit Health...
by Josh Mccarthy | May 28, 2026 | Osteoporosis & Bone Health
What exercises increase bone density? If you’ve recently had a DEXA scan and been told your bone density is low, or you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, one of the first questions you’ll have is what exercises actually increase bone...
by Josh Mccarthy | Mar 23, 2026 | Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Quick Summary A DEXA scan is the most accurate and widely used test for measuring bone density and diagnosing osteoporosis and osteopenia The scan is painless, takes around 10 to 20 minutes, and does not require you to undress Results are reported as a T-score, which...
by Josh Mccarthy | Mar 23, 2026 | Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Quick Summary Calcium is essential for building and maintaining bone density throughout life, but it cannot prevent osteoporosis on its own The recommended daily intake for women over 50 and men over 70 in Australia is 1,300mg per day Half of all Australian adults do...
by Josh Mccarthy | Mar 23, 2026 | Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Quick Summary Progressive resistance training and weight-bearing exercise are the most effective types of exercise for improving bone density in older adults Balance training is equally important, as it significantly reduces the risk of falls and fractures Not all...
by Josh Mccarthy | Mar 23, 2026 | Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Quick Summary Osteoporosis usually has no symptoms until a fracture occurs, which is why it is called the silent disease Warning signs such as back pain, loss of height, and stooped posture can appear as bone loss progresses Women are at significantly higher risk...
