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Primary osteoporosis is the name given to osteoporosis cases not caused by an underlying drug reaction, disease or syn -drome. In this condition, the bones – the word itself means “porous bones” – become brittle, making them highly sus -ceptible to fracture. An event as innocuous as landing the wrong way when sitting down on a chair or twisting awkwardly during a sneeze can cause a break in an osteoporotic bone such as a hip.

Exercise can minimize the consequences of this condition. Weight-bearing exercise is beneficial, and can include walking out -side or stepping on an elliptical trainer indoors three to four times a week for 15 to 30 minutes each time, can build and main -tain bone density. Nonimpact activities such as posture and balance exercises can help decrease the risk of falls, too.

Bone up to fight Osteoporosis

Effective muscle-strengthening exer -cises include safely lifting weights – start -ing with five-pound weights, if you are a novice, and working up to heavier ones as you become stronger – eight to 12 repe -titions for each exercise. One way to deter -mine the appropriate amount of weight to use is a technique known as the “10 Rep Max” by which you find the maximum amount of weight you can lift for 10 repe -titions. If you can lift three pounds more than 10 times with no difficulty, the weight is too light for you. Conversely, if the weight is too heavy to allow you to per -form the exercise correctly through the full range of motion, you need to switch to a lighter weight.

Please make sure to consult with a phy-sician before beginning any exercise pro - gram.

Other simple ways to keep osteoporosis from progressing include

• eating foods rich in bone-friendly vitamin D and calcium

• maintaining your weight at a normal level

• kicking the cigarette habit

• cutting back on soda (even diet soda),coffee and other caffeinated beverages

• keeping your alcoholic beverage con -sumption on the moderate side

In conjunction with your physician,

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers can help you manage your osteo -porosis with a program designed espe -cially for you. Exactly what that programwill include depends upon factors thatmake up your overall health, including your current bone density, fitness level,strength and additional chronic con - ditions.

Submitted by S Joe Caligiuri, PT. Joe is partner/director of Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers, Naugatuck location.

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Childhood can be an exciting time filled with growth and change. For youngsters experiencing vision trouble, childhood can also be a challenging time. While there are many eyesight problems that can occur during childhood, some are more common than others.

It can be difficult for parents and care -givers to diagnose a child’s vision difficul -ties before the child is able to communi -cate successfully. That’s why vision ail -ments in younger people may go undis -covered until a child has reached toddler age or enters preschool.

Eyesight conditions can hinder children in the classroom. Many common vision problems are easily remedied if caught early on. • Strabismus: Strabismus is a condition where a person cannot align both eyes properly. This may cause the eyes to cross.According to Strabismus.org, as many as 5 percent of all children have some type or degree of strabismus. Strabismus is not a condition that children will simply out -grow; it requires treatment that can help mitigate symptoms. With strabismus, the misalignment of the eyes causes two pic -tures to be sent to the brain. This can cause double vision. Eventually, a child will adapt when the brain ignores one image and suppresses it, using only vision out of one eye. • Amblyopia: This is the medical term for “lazy eye.” When children haveamblyopia, the brain has a defect that pre -vents it from processing the images from both eyes, as is the norm. Instead, it pre -fers images from one eye and essentially “turns off” the other eye. The lazy eye will then fail to offer clear vision. Treatment for lazy eye generally involves putting a patch over the strong eye to force the lazy eye to work. An optometrist may also prescribe eyeglasses.• Color blindness: Color blindness is more accurately called color vision defi -ciency. It is very rare for a person to be completely blind to any type of color and see only in black and white. Rather, color blindness is often a condition of having difficulty discerning between different shades of colors. There may be deficiencies in different hues, especially red and green.Scientific data indicates that males are more inclined toward color blindness. • Conjunctivitis: Children are exposed to all different types of germs in a typical school setting. Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva or the clear mucous mem -brane that covers the eyeball.Conjunctivitis can be contagious and non -contagious depending on the cause. Pink eye caused by an allergic reaction or from irritation by a foreign object in the eye is not contagious, but when it is the result of a virus or bacteria, it can be quite con -tagious. Medicated drops and other reme -dies to lessen the irritation of the eye are often prescribed.•Myopia and Hyperopia:Nearsightedness and farsightedness are conditions where the eyeball is too long or too short for the normal focusing power of the eye. Images in the distance or even those nearby can appear blurred.Corrective lenses can help with the prob -lem and sometimes fix it.

Remedy vision impairment in children

• Astigmatism: This results from an irregular shape in the front surface of the cornea. This condition can make it difficult to see vertical or horizontal lines clearly or can produce blurred vision.

Children who are experiencing vision problems can have their symptoms alle -viated quite easily with a trip to an optometrist. Prescription eyeglasses are often the first step in having vision trouble corrected.

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EXERCISING THE OPTION

As part of the aging process, we all lose some muscle mass. In addition to that, mobility and flexibility diminish as well. We are more prone to falls that may result in debilitating injuries. Although these losses cannot be reversed, exercise can help maintain some muscle mass and improve mobility, thus preventing fall risks as well as actual falls. A homemaker or a companion can assist the senior client with exercising. When the weather permits, taking regular walks through the neighborhood or at a local park can provide psychological and physical health benefits. Having a walking companion makes the senior more likely to venture out and allows him or her to feel less vulnerable with a companion alongside.

Regular exercise is so important for both physical and mental health. Our staff is trained to provide homemaker or a companion specifically tailored to the needs of patients and their families with quality services and respectful personal attention. (Where the Heart Is, Caring People Caring for People.)Call 203-720-9311 for further information. We’re here at 246 Rubber Ave., and our office hours are 8:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri., with 24/7 on-call service. Our non-medical services are available from 2 hours/day to 40 hours/wk. We’re proud of the caring service we’ve provided our clients and their families since 2001. Have a pet? We’ll help provide the care it needs.

Exercise is important for all people,including the elderly.Yet, seniors who havelimited mobility or are confined to a wheelchair may think they couldn’t possibly exercise. However there are manythings such individuals can do to stay in shape -- all while sitting down.

Doctors recommend at least 30 minutes of daily exercise for most people. Exercise is beneficial for seniors because it keeps muscles from atrophying, improves mental alertness, strengthens bones, and leads to a healthier metabolism, among other things.

For seniors who think they won’t be able to handle traditional exercise, chair exercises or modified pilates can be effective, even for those with trouble walking or standing for extended periods of time.

To get started, all one needs is some loose-fitting clothing and a chair. Begin bydoing some stretching movements of the neck, arms and legs. Rotate the head left and right and in circles to stretch the neckand back muscles. Lift arms over the head and slowly drop down to the sides of the body to stretch arms and back muscles.Lift and lower the legs a few times to warm them up.

To begin exercises, start slowly and gradually build up repetitions. Exercises to try include boxing or punching into the air,arm circles, and arm curls. For the legs,

Exercises forSeniors with limited mobility

work the back and front of the legs. Kickthe legs out in front of the body several times. Hold legs parallel to the floor (as much as possible) and do leg crosses. Put feet flat on the floor and lift up the heels.Keep feet on the floor and push down to work the buttocks and the top of the thighs.

Individuals who have mastered these exercises and have been told by a doctor that it is OK to do something a bit more strenuous may want to add very light weights to the equation for more resistance. Two or five pound weights are all that’s needed to give muscles even more of a workout.

Those looking to change things up from day to day can think about doing yoga in a chair or even tai chi exercises. Deep breathing and meditation after workouts can be part of a cool down and stress-relief program.

If swimming is possible, or even simplyentering a pool, water provides gentle resistance and could be a good way to work the body in a gradual manner.Buoyancy from the water will be easy on joints and this type of exercise is very low- impact.

Remember to always consult a doctor before beginning any type of exercise regimen, be it with a personal trainer or on your own. The doctor can discuss which type of exercises may be safe.

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