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June 3, 2020

Women’s Health: Osteoporosis

Naturally, the bones are designed to break down and renew over time. Osteoporosis makes the process harder, causing bones to become weak and brittle. In people with this condition, mild stress of any kind to the body can lead to bone fracture.  Osteoporosis or bone thinning affects men and women, but 80% of Americans with

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April 10, 2019

Osteoporosis and Physical Therapy

Every year, around two million people break their bones as a direct result of Osteoporosis, and this number is still on the rise. In fact, experts predict that the number of fractures caused by this condition will have reached three million by 2025. While both men and women can develop this disease, women are at

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September 21, 2018

Prevention of Osteoporosis

The National Osteoporosis Foundation describes Osteoporosis as a disease of the bones. It is brought about by a loss in bone density and strength or the body’s inability to produce enough bones. As a result, the bones may weaken or become thin increasing the risk of bone fractures. This change in bone structure could cause

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February 22, 2018

A Closer Look at Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common disease that affects people of any age and gender. However, women are at greater risk than men. Approximately 55% of Americans who are 50 and older are affected by this disease. Osteoporosis causes a thinning and weakening of the bones and thin bones are the cause of more than 1.5 million

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