Adult Outpatient Programs and Services Osteoporosis Therapy

Adult Outpatient Programs and Services

Osteoporosis Therapy

Signs of reduced bone density may appear as women enter menopause. The decline in estrogen production accelerates bone loss and places women at greater risk for osteoporosis.

The therapists of Health Plus at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute have established a program to help patients prevent and recover from the effects of this debilitating bone disease. Once osteoporosis has been identified, an exercise and therapeutic plan may include:

Teaching proper movement to avoid stressing the spine
Improving posture
Increasing muscle strength, endurance and flexibility
Modifying activities that put the spine at high risk for fracture.
Establishing an individualized, written home exercise program
Education about osteoporosis

If a fracture has occurred, the rehabilitation process customarily includes all of the above techniques, as well as the following:

Improving mobility and function through physical therapy and exercise
Education about pain management techniques
Teaching patients how to prevent falls

If you suffer from osteoporosis or are a caregiver to someone who is, our program can help. Treatment can be arranged by obtaining a prescription from your physician for physical or occupational therapy that includes the osteoporosis diagnosis. If you aren't under the care of a physician and would like a referral from us, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, call between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (732) 321-7790 or (609) 409-1170.