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Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis, a potentially life threatening condition, is occurring in epidemic proportions.
It progresses without symptoms of pain until a fracture occurs, generally in the hip, spine or wrist. Osteoporosis
affects more than 80% of all women over the age of 65, and 1 in 8 persons with this osteoporosis are male.
Today, 28 Americans have this bone thinning disease, osteoporosis.
Identifying your risk factors for osteoporosis is an important step toward treatment and prevention of disability.
The Questionnaire below will help you, your doctor and therapist evaluate your risk of disability from osteoporosis.
Strategies:
- Talk to your doctor about the factors you identify
- For more information, contact:
National Osteoporosis Foundation
2100 M Street, N.W., Suite 602
Washington, DC 20037
- Talk to your Sierra Therapy Team, we can provide skilled therapy services that will reduce your pain,
discomfort and disability risk.
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