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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, ACL Treatment Melbourne | PJS Orthopaedics

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  1. Top5 TipstoAge-Proof your Hips They say hips don’t lie, and unfortunately, they may be right. Hips might be one of the biggestgiveawaysofage—onceyou’ve hit60,you’vegot a1 in4 chanceof experiencing hippain. Hereare myFiveTopTipstoage-proofingyour hips,toreduceyourriskof endingup onthe operatingtable! Tip 1: Monitoryour bone density Ifyou’re female andhave reachedmenopause,I recommendaskingyourGP fora bone densitychecktomeasurethethicknessandqualityofyourbone.Reducedbonedensitycan putyouatincreasedriskof sustainingahipfracture.YourGPcanstartyouonmedication and a management plan tohelpstrengthenyour bones. “By2022, itis estimatedthat 6.2million Australiansolderthan50yearsof agewillhave osteoporosis or osteopenia, a rise of 31% from 2012. A similarincrease in therate offracture, from 140,882 in 2012 to 183,105 in 2022, is anticipatedifactionisnottakentoimprovethediagnosisandmanagementofosteoporosis.” Tip 2:Eatamineral-rich diet Make sureyourdietcontainsthe essentialmineralsforbone health—calciuminparticular— andyou’regetting enoughsun foryourVitaminDlevels.Most people inAustralia don’t needsupplements if theirdiet ishealthy. “Osteoporosis Australia recommends taking a maximum of 500-600 mg of calcium per day. Talk to your doctor about whether you need a calcium supplement and what the right dose is foryou.”For dietaryguidelinesplease seethe link: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/the_guidelines/n55a_austral ian_dietary_guidelines_summary_book.pdf Smokingalsoharmsyourbone health.“Agreat placetostart is tocheck out theQuit Nowwebsite andits varietyofinformationandtoolstosupportyouinquitting smoking.” Likewise,alcoholcanreduce theamountofcalciumyouabsorb,andweaken bones. Tip3:Organise yourhomeandactivitiestoprevent falls

  2. Organisingyourhometoreduce the riskof fallsis highlyrecommended.Keepobjectsoff yourstairsandfloors.Fall-proofyourbathroomwithslip-resistantbathmatsandgrabbarsin the bathtub.Take carein the garden,particularlyin wetseasons, andavoidladdersor standingonunsteadyfurniture.Getyoureyescheckedregularly; poorvision frequently causes falls in olderpeople. For thelatestinformation on fall risk please visit thefollowing link:https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention/falls-prevention- research/ Tip4:Exercisefor strength,balanceandagility Exerciseis vitalformaintainingmobilityandgeneralhealth. Weight-bearingactivities like walkingandrunning willstrengthenyourmuscles,bonesandprotectyourhipjoints.Low- impactexerciselike swimming andcyclingarealsogreat optionsfor thosewhoareunableto run.YogaandPilatescanimprove flexibilityandstrengthenyourbackandabdomen,helping your balance and preventingfalls. Therearecertainactivitiescancause jointpainanddamage ifperformedincorrectly.Go gently,andhavea physiotherapistwatchyourform.Forfurtherinformation please follow the link:https://www.osteoporosis.org.au/sites/default/files/files/Exercise%20Fact%20Sheet%2 02nd%20Edition.pdf Tip 5: Maintain a healthy weight Themoreyouweigh, themorepressureyourhipsexperience.Ifyou’re athealthybody weight, keep upyourphysical activitylevels and nourishingdiet. However,ifyou’re strugglingtokeepyourweightdown,yourdoctorcanhelpyouwithadietplanandexercise regimeto keepyouat a healthyweight. Hipproblemsinseniorscanbecomeextremelydebilitating,andevenfatalifnottreated correctly. That’swhytaking steps tominimiseyourriskof hipissueswouldbebeneficial to yourhealth—andit’s alsonot thathard.Forfurtherinformation please seefollow the link:http://healthyweight.health.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/healthyweight/9aa254c4- e7b0-4584-9c15-a185c5791a4b/FINAL+booklet+for+upload+%28D14- 550905%29.PDF?MOD=AJPERES PJSOrthopaedics Phone:0394284128 Email:admin@pjsorthopaedics.com.au

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