Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Don't let RA limit your routineLearn more now about a treatment that may help
Thursday, August 21, 2008 Marie asks

Q: I am a level four in my spine and hips - do you recommend using the Power Plate

According to my last bone density test, I am a level four in my spine and hips.  Our

health center just aquired two Power Plate machines.  My question, would you recommend I use the power plate at all to improve my osteoporosis condition.  If so,

how long would you recommend I use the device.  My doctor, who is a general MD, is

not familar with the Power Plate exercise device.  She will not authorize a medical release

so I can begin any programs on the machine.  Thank You

Marie

Answer This
Answers (1)
8/25/08 1:31pm

I am also a level four in my spine and hips.  Please check out this website: www.toneyourbones.com  before you use the Power plate machine.  I have no idea what that is but I have been told NOT to do any kind of exercises at this time.  I do slow walking.  Your hip areas are usually the neck of your femar bones.  Any kind of jaring can fracture them.  A -4 is very weak.  I'm sure you hurt when you sit.  The upper bones in your legs are your femar bones.  It's the curve at the top of those bones that are called the neck.  You need to be very careful of any exercise.  Right now, at a -4 you should be doing a slow walk for 20 minutes to an hour.  You can divide the time.  ANd with your spine, keep it very straight, actually keeping your shoulders back until you feel a curve in the lower part of your back.  I go to the Kirkland Clinic in Birmingham, Al. It is part of the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham.  I don't go to my regular doctor for this.  It's too serious.  If you have a major mayo clinic or University clinic, I'd recommend that.  Are you on medicene for your Osteoporosis?  Anyway, visit the website and you will learn a lot.  No! No! No! to the Power Plate Machines!

Reply
Answer This

Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of The HealthCentral Network. The HealthCentral Network does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Btn_ask_question_med
View all questions (1285) >