Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis
Reduce your risk of fractures, including broken hips, with physical therapy for osteoporosis and osteopenia at Virginia Hospital Center.
Specialists in Low Bone Mass
Benefit from the knowledge of physical therapists with additional training in addressing problems of thin or weak bones. We use The Meeks Method for Exercise and Movement, a program designed especially for people with low bone mass.
Conditions We Treat
Take advantage of this specialized physical therapy if you experience:
- Back or neck pain
- Broken hip
- Compression fracture
- History of fractures
- Hyperkyphosis
- Osteoporosis
- Osteopenia
- Poor posture
What to Expect at Your First Visit
During your first visit your physical therapist will:
- Ask about your symptoms and treatment goals
- Evaluate your posture, range of motion, strength, movement patterns, and balance
- Determine whether you'd need a spinal brace
- Provide posture and movement education
- Recommend home exercises and treatment
Real-Time Ultrasound
Your physical therapist may use real-time ultrasound imaging to:
- See how your muscles contract and relax
- Assess muscle activation
- Help to restore normal muscle function by giving immediate visual feedback
