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The push up is a staple exercise to target the large muscles of the upper body including the chest and shoulders. It is especially important for patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy to keep these muscles strong during treatment (2).
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Push Up - Prostate Cancer Exercise Program Push Up - Prostate Cancer Exercise Program; Mr. Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Push Up - 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.

Explanation:

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.

Explanation:

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.

Explanation:

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.

Push Up - Prostate Cancer Exercise Program

The push up is a staple exercise to target the large muscles of the upper body including the chest and shoulders. It is especially important for patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy to keep these muscles strong during treatment (2).

Position your hands on a table or chair, ideally shoulder with apart, with your arms extended, elbows angled out at 30 degrees. Slightly pull your shoulder blades down and together to engage your shoulder’s stabilizer muscles (also known as your rotator cuffs). In a controlled fashion, lower your body towards the table or chair. Ideally, your arms should be at a 90-degree bend at the bottom position. Next, push through your arms to elevate your body to the starting position. If this exercise is too strenuous, perform a push-up against a wall. To make it more challenging, perform the push-up on the ground. Repeat this movement for 10-15 repetitions.

Exercise, sleep and a balanced diet are of great importance as they have a vital impact on physical health and one’s sense of physical and emotional well-being. Finding a clinical exercise physiologist to help guide you can be a great way to start a daily exercise routine that’s realistic, fun and most importantly achievable.

Before getting started, talk to your doctor about what level of fitness is safe for you and please check with your doctor to ensure this exercise is right for you. Presenter: Mr. Nick Pratap, Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC

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