Bones, Muscles & Mobility

Support bone health and balance for confident movement.

Bone strength, leg strength, balance, vision, and a safe home work together to support long-term mobility and independence.

A line illustration of bone health and balance for confident movement.

Health glossary

resistance training: Exercise against resistance from body weight, bands, dumbbells, or machines to maintain or increase strength.
Weight-bearing activity: Activities that load the bones, such as walking, stairs, or dancing. Choose according to joint health, bone health, and fall risk.
bone density: A measure of bone mineral content. Interpret it alongside age, fracture history, medication, and other risk factors.
osteoporosis: A condition in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. It often causes no symptoms until a fracture and cannot be judged by appearance.
NSAIDs pain relievers: Pain-relieving anti-inflammatory medicines can affect the stomach, kidneys, blood pressure, and heart, especially with prolonged or duplicate use.

Age, sex, family history of fractures, steroid use, smoking, low body weight, prolonged immobility, and nutrition all affect bone health. Appearance does not reveal bone density. Ask your doctor about screening based on age and risk.

Calcium, vitamin D, and protein, together with resistance, weight-bearing, and balance exercises, form the foundation. Supplement amounts should reflect diet, blood results, kidney health, and medications.

Things you can start doing

Start with practical steps.

Review medications that cause drowsiness, dizziness, or increase the risk of falling.
Keep walkways clear, provide adequate lighting, and install grab rails in wet areas.
Ask about bone density testing according to your age and risk factors.

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References

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