A DEXA scan is the most common imaging test that health practitioners use to screen for Osteoporosis. If you have ever had a DEXA scan, it is quite possible that you looked at the report with some confusion about what the scan measures and what all of the numbers on the print out actually mean. …
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Bones – they make up the framework and foundation of our bodies! We know about keeping our organs healthy and our muscles strong, but we often forget about our bones! Most of the time, loss of bone density is silent. It takes an accident, such as a fall or other form of trauma, for an …
Osteoporosis is a condition that requires management strategies aimed at improving bone density while trying to reduce the breakdown of bone. While most people think about bones as dead tissues, they are extremely metabolically active and are constantly changing and remodelling according to the stresses we place on them. If you want to strengthen your …
We have all been told about the benefits of exercise and nutrition on bone strength. Resistance exercise and dietary modification are two of the key non pharmacological strategies that can help in the management of osteoporosis. What is often not spoken about are the effects of your body composition on bone density and bone growth. …
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When we think about our bones, we commonly assume that healthy bones are strong bones. While this is true, the “strength” of our bones really comes from their ability to be flexible. This is a critical factor when it comes to osteoporosis and fracture prevention. The easiest way to understand why flexibility is important is …
When most people think about bone density and osteoporosis they automatically think about calcium and vitamin D. However there are other factors which can have a large impact on bone density and therefore fracture risk. Essentially healthy bone density requires a good balance between the cells that build new bone, and the ones that break …
While it is one of the most common conditions in Australia, Osteoporosis is often not well understood, even by those who are suffering from it. It currently affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men over 65 and currently costs almost 3.5 billion dollars every year. Even with a steady presence about it in …
So what is osteoporosis (in real people language, not just Dr speak)? Osteoporosis is a commonly misunderstood condition, which is frightening considering how common and debilitating it is. Many people refer to osteoporosis as a lack of calcium, however it is bone density that is lacking, of which calcium makes up a large part. With …
When people think about Osteoporosis they often think of a condition that predominantly affects women and is rare in men. Yes, Osteoporosis is more prevalent in females, however it is not rare in men, with approximately 250,000 Australian men suffering from Osteoporosis. It is important that we recognise the prevalence in men because one in …
