BONE HEALTH RISK FACTORS Adults Begin to Lose Bone Density In Their 60's Whether you are a man or a woman, you will naturally begin losing bone density as you get older. To enjoy your senior years more fully, you must care for your bone health as you age WAYS TO AVOID BONE HEALTH RISK FACTORS: MONITOR YOUR HEIGHT AS YOU AGE. It is important because one of the signs that you may be losing bone density is that you are losing height. Any loss of more than 12 inches may signal fractures in your spine. AVOID SMOKING AND ALCOHOL USE. This is one of the leading causes of bone density loss. Stop tobacco use and use alcohol only in moderation. GET A BONE DENSITY TEST BY AGE 65, sooner if you have experienced a broken bone or feel you are at risk for breaking a bone. CHECK MEDICATIONS AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS that can contribute to bone loss. Consult with your physician about any medical conditions you have and all medications you take to inquire about their effect on bone density. MAINTAIN A PROPER DIET that includes 3-4 servings of calcium rich foods each day. Following a bone density test, a vitamin D supplement may also be recommended. PREVENT FALLS to prevent fractures. The risk for hip fracture increases with each year of age. Be careful where you walk, to avoid trips and EXCERCISE is key to maintaining healthy bones. 30 minutes of exercise falls. Make your home a safe place by removing trip hazards such as that involves weight bearing (walking, weight training, yoga) per day is area rugs and clutter, and installing night lights and grab bars. inurtes taso helps stengthen muscles hat supot a hay skelet PROPER POSTURE will support your spine and help avoid stress and fall ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE OF WESTERN KENTUCKY BALANCE Improves posture and strength. A good way to improve balance is to practice standing on one leg once a day. 4787 Alben Barkley Drive Paducah, KY 42001 270.442.9461 orthopaedicinstitute.com JASON PATTON, M.D. RYAN T. BECK, M.D. Dr. Jason Patton has advanced training on every available treatment option including: Non surgical Therapeutic Interventions and the Latest Surgical Approaches. Dr Patton coming to western Kentucky advances our commitment to being the premier orthopaedic provider of musculoskeletal services in the entire region. The Orthopaedic Institute's Dr Ryan Beck is graduate of Marshall County High School He has returned to care for patients in his home town region of Western Kentucky. Common CONDITIONS affecting fingers, hands, wrists, arms & elbows: rist and Hand Fractures and Sprales Straias and Contusions to the Fingers, Hants,Wrists, Arms and Elbews Oversse and Traamatic Iajaries to the Band, Wrist,Elbow and Farearm Degeserative and Rheunatoid Artheritis apiagesest Syodrones of the Elbew and Wrist Carpal Tumel Syndrome Had and An Birth Delarnities Siffness and Pain Caused by Arthrits,Prnched Nerves and Conpressed Bloed Vessels Dr. Beck is a Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Expert SPECIALTIES: Sports Medicine Total Joint- Knee, Hip, Shoulder TREATMENT OPTIONS: Non-Sergical Therapy Nerve Repais Depaytren's Contracture Surgical Therapy-Mininally lasasine Artbrolasty and Micresargery CarpalTonel Release Vininaly wasie Endescopic and Witi-Opn Ryan T. Beck MD Sports Medicine