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Will exercise help if you think you have osteoporosis?

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Beneficial.: Exercise is mainly beneficial in osteoporosis patients because strong legs are likely to prevent falls. There is only a slight benefit to preserving bone.

Dr Michalski and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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