Bones

Bones

+COMMON CONDITIONS

Unlike what most of us think, bones are not dead but fully living tissues and bone cells are growing continuously. However, with aging, bones may be weakened and stop renewing. Common disorders of the musculoskeletal system in the elderly include Osteoporosis (low bone density), Osteopenia, Arthritis like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, gout, and spondylitis. Seniors are at higher risk of fractures, dislocations, and sprains in joints. Researchers in the US have estimated that globally, a majority of seniors above 70 years are likely to be affected by some bone disorder or distortion. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture cause deformity and stiffness of joints in hands whereas bunions and heel spurs are some distortions of bones in feet. Your knee, elbow, shoulder and hip joints are prone to be affected by frozen joint syndrome, arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis, all of which cause acute pain, stiffness, discomfort, inflammation, and immobility in progressed stages. Among differently abled individuals with cerebral palsy, bones may have inborn distortions that lead to limited mobility. Paraplegia or Hemiplegia may alter skeletal structure in the patients causing bone loss and making them more prone to fractures and injury.

+THE REMEDY

Regular exercise, physical therapy, medication can help you manage these disorders. Proper diet rich in Vitamin D and calcium and calcium supplements help to keep bones healthy in growing age.
A wide variety of assistive products have been designed to address your needs. Heat therapy products like heating pads, heating belts, infrared lamp or massagers, foot warmer, hot and cold gel packs provide pain relief and comfort. Wraps, and braces for joints like shoulder, elbow, wrist, hips, spine, knee, and ankle relieve pain by warm compression and immobilization. Shoulder, lumbar or sacral supports improve postural deformity due to weak bones. Arm sling, hand resting splint aids in post fracture stabilization and care. Cast cover for arms and legs protect your fracture cast from water damage.
Anti-slip tapes, mats, and floor solution protect you from falls and slips in wet or polished zones and prevents fracture or injury in osteoporotic patients. Walking sticks and walkers support you in walking better. Grab bars in bathrooms and corners of the house help you to maintain balance around the house. Commode chairs and toilet seat raiser ensure ease in addressing your bathroom needs.
Assistive self-help aids like easy grip cutlery, tasty plate, buttoner, knob turner, jar opener, beauty hairbrush and comb, no tie shoelaces, tablet cutter, easy grip toe nail cutter etc. make your daily living much easier. Ergonomic aids like magic needle, soft grip crochet hook, playing card holder, free hand document holder etc. allow you to pursue your hobbies overcoming limited mobility of limbs.
Adjustable back rest, buckwheat hull pillow and cushion provide comfortable rest in case of back pain due to spinal pain.