Swimming good for building bones?
Meet the Experts
Charles L. Shapiro, M.D. is a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer, and associate professor at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.
Question from Gail: Is swimming, as an exercise, good for building bones even though it is not a weight bearing exercise?
- Answers —Charles Shapiro, M.D.: Yes. Swimming, even though it's not weight bearing, does create resistance and is an excellent choice of exercise.
- Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: Swimming really helps you maintain your muscle tone and your sense of balance. The stronger you are and the better your sense of balance, the less likely you will be to fall and experience an injury that could be associated with a bone fracture.
On Wednesday, August 21, 2002, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Keeping Your Bones Strong. Charles L. Shapiro, M.D. and Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about how to measure the strength of your bones, how to find out your risk for osteoporosis, and what you can do to lower that risk.
The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.
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