You can find that exercise for osteoporosis of the spine and more here: http://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/osteoporosis-exercises-for-spine/

HR-pQCT testing is mostly used in academic studies and generally not available or used in patient testing. I suggest you contact your local medical imaging service to see if they provide HR-pQCT testing as well as DEXA. Good luck.

Hi Paul. Margaret looked at your question and suggests the following.

“There are many conditions can cause pain at the base of the heel. If you are getting recurring plantar fasciitis, the source of your pain has likely not been dealt with.

I am not in a position to diagnose or go through a great deal of detail on the potential causes of your plantar fasciitis. However, there are common risk factors which contribute to plantar heel pain including, but not limited to, tight calf and soleus muscles. These, in turn cause a reduction in loss of ankle flexibility. Specifically the ability to pull your toes towards your knee cap with a straight knee (calves) or bend knee (soleus).

Depending on the cause(s) of your recurring planter fasciitis, it would be wise to stretch your calf and soleus muscles daily for at least 10 days before incorporating heel drops into your exercise routine.

Also, be sure to gradually build up the number of repetitions you do and follow up with stretching. I encourage you to seek the guidance of a Physical Therapist in your area. I hope the condition does not occur again.”

Hi Jaileigh. You should continue to consult with your oncologist and present your concerns. You might also benefit from consulting with a nutritionist or dietician familiar with bone health. You can contact Nancy Robinson at info@food4osteoporosis.com