New review from The International Osteoporosis Foundation Rehabilitation Working Group highlights the importance of movement for lifelong bone health

Exercise, especially weight bearing and resistance training improves bone mineral density and strengthens bones helping to reduce fracture risk in both younger and older populations. Whilst exercise is essential for good bone health, emerging evidence from epidemiological studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses reveals that prolonged sitting and inactivity can harm skeletal health even among individuals who engage in regular physical activity.

This new review from The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) tells us that sedentary behaviour independent of overall activity levels has negative effects on our bone health, increasing the risk of fractures for all of us, particularly in frail or pre-frail individuals.

NOTE: From The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) “ Early and continuous promotion of physical activity, aligned with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, provides an effective strategy for maintaining skeletal health and preventing osteoporotic fractures. “