Comments on: Are Pushups and Planks Good for Osteoporosis? https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/ Exercises for Osteoporosis Sat, 07 Oct 2023 20:10:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Can Planks Help Increase Bone Density? - Tummy Trimmers https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/#comment-14248 Tue, 17 May 2022 06:55:26 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=3082#comment-14248 […] Planks help increase bone density by improving flexibility and strength. They also help improve calcium absorption, which is why plank exercise is such a valuable tool for increasing bone density. When you do plank exercises, your body is forced to work more efficiently, which can lead to better Bone density. […]

]]> By: Are Planks Good For Osteoporosis? https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/#comment-14238 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:47:30 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=3082#comment-14238 […] lead to fractures, which can lead to death. Regular exercise and eating a healthy diet can prevent osteoporosis. However, are planks good for osteoporosis? And if they are, what are the […]

]]> By: Are Planks Good for Osteoporosis? - Tummy Trimmers https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/#comment-14231 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:00:57 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=3082#comment-14231 […] http://melioguide.com/core-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/ […]

]]> By: Margaret Martin https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/#comment-13708 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 17:25:03 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=3082#comment-13708 In reply to Noreen.

Hi Noreen, I am sorry for the delay in responding. I am sorry about the many fractures and surgeries you have had.
Thank you for your question. Yes, the plank exercise is safe for you to do but not the one shown in the photo. In my book, Strengthen Your Core, the Beginner Plank exercise starts with your hands against the wall, and as you get stronger progress from there. If the range of motion is limited in your wrist(s) you can place your knuckles against the wall. Some of my clients who are not used to putting weight on their knuckles wear leather mittens for padding (I live in Ottawa, Canada where leather mittens are easy to come by).
If you are still unsteady on your feet I highly recommend that you do daily balance exercises starting at the prehab level:

]]> By: Noreen https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/#comment-13648 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:17:43 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=3082#comment-13648 Hi, I’m a 71 year old woman with second revision hip replacements. Due to falls( although my femur bone broke before I fell) I’m only now beginning to walk without a walker or cane. I’ve had 5 operations in the past 4 years for fractures. Knee, ankles, elbow and wrist. I so want to walk properly again and have been doing core exercises from my sofa. Problem is I’m unsteady on my feet. I’m 12 months post surgery for by broken wrist and ankle. My ribs fractured too but didn’t need an operations. Is the plank exercise safe for me to do?

]]> By: Margaret Martin https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/#comment-10024 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:31:36 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=3082#comment-10024 In reply to Mary.

Hi Mary, If you scroll down you will get your answer:
When done with proper form both the pushup and plank are excellent exercises. You can read more about it in the blog.

]]> By: Mary https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/planks-and-pushups-osteoporosis/#comment-9985 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:49:10 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=3082#comment-9985 So what did you decide about planks and osteoporosis?

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