Two Health Days in One
- World Heart Day is on September 28. It honors physiotherapists for their essential work in helping people stay mobile, independent, and healthy as they get older.
- World Osteoporosis Day is on October 20. It raises awareness of how to keep bones healthy and avoid breaks.
These two days together make a strong pair that shows how important it is for bones to be strong for the body to work well.
At Rayara Kirana Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic, we believe in synergy: when physiotherapy and bone health techniques work together, bones stay strong and movement stays smooth.
Why physiotherapy is suitable for your bones
- Stopping frailty and falls
As the world’s population is ageing rapidly, by 2030, more than 1.4 billion people will be over 60. Keeping your strength and balance is very important. Physiotherapists create safe exercise programs that help keep muscles from losing strength, improve proprioception, and stop falls that typically happen when bones get weaker.
- Getting stronger, More than bone density
Bones aren’t just static bones; they need to be mechanically stimulated through weight-bearing, balancing training, and functional motions to stay strong. Physiotherapy works better than medications alone to open up these pathways.
Modern Tolls to Diagnose and Prevent from Falls
FRA system introduced by InBody is the latest and one of its kind to assess gait, lower limbs strength (FRA).
The FRA approach combines three necessary tests to build a thorough fall risk profile: balance assessment, body composition testing using InBody (lean mass and fat mass), and leg strength dynamometry.
Research demonstrates that FRA is significantly linked to well-known performance tests like the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up & Go, and SPPB. This makes it an excellent, objective method for finding elders who are at risk of falling and creating individualised interventions.
At Rayara Kirana, we employ FRA, DEXA and other noninvasive techniques to cary out functional evaluations to find early hazards, even before fractures happen. Then we can give people specific balance and strength exercises to do to avoid them.
Bone Strength Beyond DEXA: Other Options That Are Easy to Get
Bone mineral densitometry (DEXA) is the best test, but many patients don’t want to have it because it’s hard to find or costs too much. Seniors can accomplish this:
- Blood markers, including calcium, vitamin D, PTH, and biochemical markers like CTX/NTX, give clues on how bones are breaking down.
- FRAX score: An easy-to-use online tool that estimates the risk of a fracture over the next ten years.
- Changes in X-rays and physical exams (such as losing height or having kyphosis).
- Functional performance: A slow Timed Up & Go (>12 sec), alarming FRA findings, and low muscle mass all mean that bones are weak and more likely to break.
The Dual Approach to Prevention Strategies
Basics of Nutrition and Lifestyle
Calcium and vitamin D3, weight-bearing activities, quitting smoking, and making the home safe from falls are still the most important things.Getting enough protein, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, and keeping a healthy body weight are all critical for bone remodelling.
Targeted Nutraceuticals to Help Bones and Movement
We recommend evidence-based nutraceuticals as long-term supplements for bone strength in our clinic:
- LIPOSOMAL Vitamin D3 + K2 to help with absorption and calcium.
- Micerllar Cucumin, AKBA Boswellia, Collagen peptides, Cissus quadrangularis, and bromelain support for the regeneration of joints and bone matrix.
- Omega-3, curcumin, and Boswellia AKBA to stop bone loss due to inflammation.
- For neuromuscular and metabolic health, use magnesium, B12, and protein supplements as needed.
These work with the physiotherapy regimens to not only stop bone loss but also help with healing and regeneration.
A 3-Step Plan for Seniors
Step Focus Area Intervention led by the clinic
A 3-Step Action Map for Seniors
Step | Focus Area | Clinic-led Intervention |
1. Screening & Assessment | FRA, FRAX, functional tests | Early risk detection |
2. Integrated Plan | Nutrition, balance training, fall-proofing | Tailored Preventive Therapy |
3. Monitoring & Reinforcement | Re-assess FRA, bone markers, functional mobility | Track progress, refine therapy |
Celebrating the Two Commitments
On World Heart Day (September 28), we encourage elders to receive free FRA evaluations, balance seminars, and fall-prevention education. This is a call to move, be safe, and be strong.
On World Osteoporosis Day (October 20), we will have cooking demonstrations that are good for bones, vitamin D clinics, and guided physiotherapy exercises that focus on mobility and supporting bones.
These projects give our community the tools to create “A Stronger Skeleton, A Stronger Self.”
Last thought
Strong bones build a strong country, and the best medicine is to move about a lot. We connect every exercise, consultation, and strategy at Rayara Kirana to that objective. Let’s not simply see these health milestones as events; let’s also see them as ways to navigate, maintain your dignity, and live longer.
During the awareness campaign, you can ask for a downloaded FRA overview flyer or a printable FAQs sheet to give out at your clinic.
FAQs
- How does physiotherapy help keep people from getting osteoporosis?
Physiotherapy is essential for keeping bones strong, improving balance, and lowering the chance of fractures. Physiotherapists recommend weight-bearing workouts that directly help prevent osteoporosis.
- How might physiotherapy help following a fracture caused by osteoporosis?
After a fracture, physiotherapy can help you move around again, strengthen the muscles around the fracture, and reduce the risk of further fractures by improving your posture and balance.
- What is World Physiotherapy Day, and why is it important?
World Physiotherapy Day, which falls on September 8, celebrates the critical work that physiotherapists do to keep people healthy, mobile, and independent, especially those who are at risk of having problems with their bones and joints.
- What is the day for osteoporosis around the world?
World Osteoporosis Day, which falls on October 20, increases awareness around the world about bone health, how to prevent, diagnose, and treat osteoporosis.
- Who in India is more likely to get osteoporosis?
Women after menopause, older males, people who don’t move around much, people who use steroids for a long time, and people who don’t get enough vitamin D or calcium are more likely to get sick.
- Are there ways to monitor bone strength that don’t involve surgery?
Yes. Simple diagnostics like quantitative ultrasonography (QUS), Fall Risk Assessment tools (like InBody devices), and some blood tests (calcium, vitamin D3, PTH) can also show how healthy your bones are.
- What is a Fall Risk Assessment, and why is it important?
Devices that check the risk of falling check balance, posture, and muscle strength. This helps figure out how likely it is that someone will fall, which is very important for older people with weak bones.
- Can physiotherapy help older persons avoid falling?
Yes. Physiotherapy helps people avoid dangerous falls by making their muscles stronger, more flexible, and more balanced through personalised exercises.
- What kinds of activity help prevent osteoporosis?
The most significant ways to avoid osteoporosis are weight-bearing workouts (including walking, climbing stairs, and light running), resistance training, and balance exercises like yoga or Tai Chi.
- How much vitamin D and calcium do Indians require every day?
ICMR says that adults need 600 to 800 mg of calcium and 600 to 800 IU of vitamin D3 every day. However, people with osteoporosis may need more.
- Can physiotherapy help those who have had their knees or hips replaced?
Yes. After joint replacement surgery, physiotherapy is essential to help you move again, build muscle, and avoid stiffness.
- How does diet help keep osteoporosis from happening?
To keep bones strong, you need to get enough calcium, vitamin D, protein, and micronutrients like magnesium, zinc, and vitamin K2.
- Is osteoporosis simply a condition that affects women?
No. Men over 60 are also at risk for osteoporosis and accompanying fractures, although post-menopausal women are at a higher risk.
- What effect does being overweight have on bones and joints?
Being overweight puts more stress on joints, especially the knees and hips, which can contribute to osteoarthritis. Poor nutrition in obesity can also make bones less dense.
- How may physiotherapy and nutraceuticals help each other?
Physiotherapy works on the body to strengthen muscles and bones. Nutraceuticals like vitamin D3, collagen, and curcumin help bones heal and lower inflammation. Together, these two types of care are very complete.