Living With Compression Fractures
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Introduction

Introduction to the Course
Emotional Considerations
Medical Advice
Copyrighted Material Notice
References and Bibliography
How to Play the Videos

How to Stream Your Videos
Problems with Wifi?
Understanding and Managing Compression Fracture(s)

Introduction to Understanding and Managing Compression Fracture(s)
Anatomy of the Spine
Classification of Fractures
What Causes Wedge Compression Fractures?
What Causes Biconcave Compression Fractures
Preventing Future Fractures
Secondary Causes of Bone Loss
Medications and Medical Conditions Associated with Bone Loss [Download]
When Something Goes Clunk in the Night
Treatment of Compression Fracture(s)

Introduction to Treatment of Compression Fracture(s)
Acute Pain Control: Calcitonin
Chronic Pain Control: Pharmaceutical and Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention
Conservative Treatment Approaches
Breathing: The Foundation
How to Coordinate Pelvic Floor and Deep Abdominals Muscles with Your Breath
To Brace or Not to Brace
K-Tape for Spinal Support and Pain Relief
K-Tape: FAQs
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Living With a Compression Fracture

Introduction to Living with a Compression Fracture
Problems That Can Arise After a Compression Fracture
Brenda: Living with a Compression Fracture
Brenda's Journey [Blog Post]
Sex After Compression Fractures
10 Factors to Consider for Safe Travel (With a Compression Fracture)
Activities of Daily Living with Compression Fracture(s)

Introduction to Modifying your Activities of Daily Living
Let Someone Else Paint Your Toe Nails
Activities of Daily Living Practical Guide [Download]
Brenda's Practical Guide on Living with Compression Fractures [Download]
Four Everyday Twists You Need to Modify
How to Use Your Kettle (And Save Your Back)
How to Safely Cut Vegetables (and more)
The Golfers Lift: Easier on Your Knees and Your Back
Great Tip Makes Opening the Fridge Easier
Cutting Grass
Unloading Washer and Dryer
Raking Leaves
Weeding the Garden
Coughing and Sneezing
Lifting Heavy Food Items From Oven
Picking Up a Young Child or Infant
Change Your Laces Not Your Shoes
Sleeping With Compression Fracture(s)

Sleeping with Compression Fractures
Your Mattress Choice Matters
Pillow Size & Positioning
Side Sleeping Support
Tips for Back Sleepers
Sleeping in Recovery Position
Exercise and Compression Fracture(s)

Introduction to Exercise
Getting Started With Exercise
Exercise Can Make a Big Difference
Things to Consider Before You Start to Exercise
What Exercises Can You Do?
Exercise Can Both Help and Harm
Exercises and Moves to Avoid and/or Modify
Weighted Vest and Compression Fracture
Compression Fracture Exercise Routine

Exercise Routine Prescription
Chin Tuck Exercise
Shoulder Tuck Exercise
Chest Stretch Exercise
Arm Reach Exercise
Conclusion

Conclusion
References

Reference Material Used in the Development of this Course

Living With a Compression Fracture

In this section, Brenda and I discuss her journey and she shares many of the tips and tricks that have helped her over the years living with compression fractures.

6 Lessons