Jul 18, 2023 | Awareness, Living with Osteoporosis, Uncategorised
We often think of bones in individual areas: we have a bad back, a painful shoulder, a creaky knee, an uncomfortable hip, and we rarely consider the muscle networks across our back and stomach which are designed to hold everything essentially together. Strong bones...
Apr 20, 2023 | Uncategorised
There are certain factors that affect our bones that we have no real control over – factors which are the very basis and kernel of who we are; our gender and our ethnicity. These deep genetic blueprint elements play an important role in determining the strength and...
Aug 18, 2022 | Awareness, Living with Osteoporosis, Prevention, Uncategorised
The difficulties and lifestyle costs after breaking bones, especially for the elderly as a result of thinning bones, is not inconsiderable or insignificant. Hip or joint fractures can place heavy and unexpected financial burdens on people who may already be strapped...
Jul 23, 2022 | Uncategorised
Models of Care for improving outcomes for people with, or even at risk of, osteoporosis include: fracture liaison, screening, education and exercise programmes. Several Models of Care have been developed over the last two decades. Two that have become critically...