The URMC Center for Bone Health

Rehabilitation Information

You may come to us when you’ve been newly diagnosed with a bone disorder or after you’ve already experienced a disabling fracture.  No matter how severely your body has been affected, it’s critical that you receive the support you need to maintain or restore mobility, manage pain and minimize long-term effects. 

Our bone health rehabilitation program may include the following:

• A fitness assessment
• A low impact exercise program of strength training, weight-bearing aerobic activity and flexibility exercise specifically designed for your bone structure and symptoms
• Methods for integrating your exercise plan into your daily life so you will be more likely to persevere
• Help in improving your posture
• Balance training
• Use of assistive devices to improve safety at home
• Pain control techniques
• Nutritional counseling to improve calcium and vitamin D intake and decrease caffeine and alcohol intake