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8 Top Ways to Prevent Osteoporosis Bone Loss

By Elite Physical Therapy | Physical Therapy | Brittle Bones, Osteoporosis | Like |

Life is busy, and your bone health may not be top of mind. But, improving bone health does not have to be overwhelming. In our research on Osteoporosis, we found a few repeated recommendations to create this simplified list on how to prevent bone loss.

1. 1. Get Enough Calcium
  2. Get Enough Vitamin D
  3. Stop Smoking and Limit Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke
  4. Do Not Drink Too Much Alcohol
  5. Skip the Soda (Especially Colas) and Drink More Water Instead
  6. Get Moving –

Osteoporosis Patient Feels Better with Elite Relief

By Elite Physical Therapy | Patient Stories | Fibula, Fracture, Osteoporosis, Pain, Tibia | Like |

On April 22nd, Anita Jean Brown was about to get into bed for the night when she turned over her ankle. She was unable to straighten it and had to sit on the floor until she could get help. She called her daughter, and they made their way to the hospital. Anita Jean had to have emergency surgery.

What You Should Know (at ANY AGE) about Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis

By Elite Physical Therapy | Physical Therapy | Bone Loss, Fracture, Osteoporosis, Pain | Like |

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease caused by weak, thinning bones. It is a silent disease often showing no signs until a fracture. Bones easily broken in normal situations are called fragility fractures, and these types of fractures are a red-flag for osteoporosis. Another common type of fracture for this disease are compression fractures of the spine.

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