A Patient with a Diagnosis of Osteoporosis Wishes to Participate

Multiple Choice

A patient with a diagnosis of osteoporosis wishes to participate in a fitness program at her local community center.All of the following describe precautions that she should adhere to during exercise except:

A) Avoid sitting abdominal machines and supine curl-ups and sit-ups to strengthen the abdominals.
B) Avoid high-velocity movements of the spine and extremities.
C) Avoid strength training with free weights or the use of a weighted vest during walking or jogging.
D) Avoid end-range resisted movements of the spine combining flexion and rotation.