How to move: with osteoporosis

The benefits of exercise for those with osteoporosis are great, and many exercises may be safe - so long as you avoid the risk of falling

Ageing brings with it inevitable physical declines, including loss in bone density which can lead to osteoporosis. This condition affects 3.8% of Australians, although many people don't know they have it until they have a bone fracture. Importantly, it can be prevented and managed through lifestyle factors including exercise.

Physical activity is one of the most effective tools to counter age-related health conditions," including osteoporosis and osteoarthritis (which impacts the joints), says accredited exercise physiologist Richelle Street.