by Liz Bonis & Megan Burgasser, WKRC

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CINCINNATI (WKRC) – To keep bones strong, some people may need to change up their training or reduce their alcohol intake. These small steps can add up to fewer fractures.

The OrthoCincy team said plenty of bone-related injuries happen during the summer.

From hands and wrists to the bones of the feet, summer sports and preseason training can lead to fractures or strains in the muscles around the bones.

“Right now, baseball, lacrosse, they’re starting to do conditioning for football, so we are starting to see those people,” said Dr. John Linz, an OrthoCincy foot and ankle surgeon.

So, to keep bones strong, orthopedic doctors suggest “three a day” dairy for calcium and vitamin D. They also suggest not smoking, which can hinder blood flow to the bones.

Exercise physical therapist Rob Neltner said people should focus on the core or center of their bodies.

“When you have a good strong core, you’re a lot less likely to have issues in the extremities,” said Neltner, an OrthoCincy physical therapy manager.

Finally, limiting alcohol can help a person’s bones stay strong. It not only leads to more falls, which often cause broken bones, but it also interferes with osteoblasts, which are bone-growing cells.