Somewhat counter-intuitively, exercise may actually play an important role in making sure fractures heal properly
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A study looking at 166 surgically treated tibia fractures discovered that early weight-bearing exercise was linked with faster healing – even in participants who had fractures that weren’t healing properly.
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Unfortunately, failing to stick to those new goals is so common that it has become a cliché.
Regular exercise changes the structure of our bodies’ tissues in obvious ways, such as reducing the size of fat stores and increasing muscle mass. Less visible, but perhaps even more important, is the profound influence exercise has on the structure of our brains.
While most young people will be able to bounce back and regain their muscle mass easily, it may not be as easy for older people.
Should you do it before or after exercise? Does it prevent or heal injuries?
