Osteoporosis & Spinal Flexion with Dr. Libby Hinsley [common conditions mini-series]

Published: Sept. 8, 2022, 9 a.m.

b'Should we modify spinal flexion for osteoporosis? Osteoporosis affects approximately 20% of women over the age of 50 and increases the risk of bone fractures. In this episode, Dr. Libby Hinsley and I continue our 3 part mini-series highlighting common medical conditions.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode Highlights:\\nWhat is osteoporosis, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.\\nWhy many people don\\u2019t get diagnosed with osteoporosis until after they fracture a bone.\\nThe three most common locations for osteoporosis, and how this might affect a yoga practice.\\nWhether or not to modify yoga practices for higher risk students who do not have an osteoporosis diagnosis.\\xa0\\nHow osteoporosis is different from other common medical conditions that are likely to show up in your yoga classes.\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode Links & Resources:\\n\\xa0\\nVisit Anatomy Bites\\n\\xa0\\nLinks & Resources:\\n\\xa0\\nFollow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource\\xa0\\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource email list\\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group\\nLearn more about the Impact Club\\nLeave a review on iTunes\\nAsk a question for the podcast'