a. Fragile
b. Frail
c. Functional
d. Fun
e. Fabulous
Of course, your answer is "e."
Women are good at caring for everyone else except themselves. When they do care for themselves, it is often in the form of manicures, pedicures, and "retail therapy."
If you were investing the $25 manicure for future gain- you wouldn't expect much return, unless, maybe, your business is tied to how nice your nails look.
What if you could get a 300-500% return on the investment?
This is the return that the Department of Labor and Liberty Mutual state, based on large amounts of data, that companies get on investing in ergonomics, wellness, and safety.
In people of all ages, there are predictive tests for knee injury risk, ankle instability, and development of back pain (particulary in standing).
Did your bike store measure you to see what size bike you needed? Did they fit the bike to your body? Did they set up lasers to make sure your knee is tracking over your foot? If you have pain while riding your bike, you need either you or the bike adjusted.
Is your golf swing efficient? Does your back hurt as a result of golfing? Has anyone checked to see if it is how your are swinging the club?
Pain is not normal. It can be common, but is definitely not normal.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), 55% of people over 50 have osteoporosis. 80% are women.
What does this mean?
Certain exercises can make you 89% likely to have a compression fracture
Certain exercises can make you 16% likely to have a compression fracture
Take home message: You can protect yourself from many injuries..
The NOF website also states:
In 2005, osteoporosis-related fractures were responsible for an estimated $19 billion in costs.
By 2025, experts predict that these costs will rise to approximately $25.3 billion.
Save money. Invest in yourself. Don't get injured in the first place. The return on investment is big.
Melanie Weller PT, MPT, OCS, CEEAA, ATC
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults
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