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Glute Bridge Exercise

Glute Bridge: Maintaining hip strength is an integral part of everyday life. From getting out of a chair, to going up stairs, the bum muscles (known as the glutes) play a critical role in these functions.
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Glute Bridge Exercise - Prostate Cancer Exercise Program Glute Bridge Exercise - Prostate Cancer Exercise Program Mr. Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Glute Bridge Exercise - Prostate Cancer Exercise Program Mr. Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Osteoporosis?

Quiz: Do You Understand Osteoporosis?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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Osteoporosis is more common in men than in women.

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Osteoporosis is more common in women than in men, because hormone changes during menopause affect bone density.

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Osteoporosis can affect mental health.

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There is a link between an osteoporosis diagnosis and mental health. People with osteoporosis may become depressed due to limitations in daily life, a fear of falling or embarassment over postural changes.

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Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption.

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Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and assists the function of bone cells. There are only a few food sources of vitamin D, including fatty fish and cow's milk or plant-based milk. A little sun exposure also gives you a good dose of vitamin D. If you don't get enough vitamin D from food sources or sunlight, you may need to take a supplement.

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Weight-bearing exercise should be avoided if you have osteoporosis.

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Weight-bearing exercises such as tennis or step aerobics can be very beneficial for people with osteoporosis, but ask your doctor first. Weight-bearing exercises are those that you do on your feet. This makes your bones and muscles work against gravity to keep you upright, strengthening them over time.

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High-sodium foods are bad for your bones.

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Salt causes excessive calcium excretion through the kidneys. Because calcium is essential for bone strength, too much salt can weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis.

Glute Bridge Exercise - Prostate Cancer Exercise Program

Glute Bridge: Maintaining hip strength is an integral part of everyday life. From getting out of a chair, to going up stairs, the bum muscles (known as the glutes) play a critical role in these functions. The glute bridge exercise helps maintain this functionality. For patients undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy, maintaining strong hips will help mitigate loss in overall hip strength and muscle mass (2).

Begin by laying on the ground with your arms resting beside you. Bend your knees to 45 degrees, with your feet hip width apart. Initiate the movement by squeezing your bum muscles, pushing through your mid-foot and heels, and elevating your hips towards the ceiling. A local Urologist TO is a great place to start in your information quest for Prostate Cancer. You have reached your end position when you are strait from your knees down to your shoulders. Bodyweight should be distributed evenly across your shoulders and not your neck when your hips are in the elevated position. Return your hips to the bottom position and repeat this movement for 10-15 repetitions.

Lifestyle modifications which include good nutrition, getting regular exercise and smoking cessation are important for anyone. If you need help with any of these you should consult with your family doctor(2).

Before getting started, please check with your family physician to ensure this exercise is right for you. Presenter: Mr. Nick Pratap, Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC

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