Exercise Prescriptions

  • Children, adolescents, young adults: frequent variety of activity to include impact exercise, especially jumping
  • Middle to older adult without osteoporosis: Weight bearing exercise 3-4 times per week, 30-45 min; Strength training 2-3 times per week on alternate days, 20-30 min; balance exercises
  • Any age with established osteoporosis: Weight bearing 3-4 times per week, up to 45 minutes; Strength training initially with supervision, then 2-3 times per week on alternate days; balance exercises; safe movement instruction

Website resources:

 

Press releases, health updates and more


Information for businesses, families and individuals


Events and information

EXETER HOSPITAL   |    CORE PHYSICIANS   |    EXETER HEALTHCARE
ROCKINGHAM VNA & HOSPICE   |    SYNERGY HEALTH & FITNESS

Copyright © 2006 Exeter Hospital. All rights reserved.
Privacy Statement

Site developed by Mediastream