A balanced program of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes a day is beneficial even for people with chronic conditions of bones and joints. The 30 minutes can be broken up into shorter periods such as 15 minutes of gardening in the morning and 15 minutes of brisk walking in the afternoon. Activity Log
For a free brochure on exercise call the Academy's public service telephone number (800) 824-BONES or send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to Prevent Injuries America!-exercise, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.O. Box 1998, Des Plaines, Ill. 60018. Information provided by American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons |