Osteoporosis
Americans incur some 1.5 million
fractures each year that can be attributed to osteoporosis. The first
step to alleviating the situation is diagnosis, and physiatrists are
concerned about the number of undiagnosed cases. The public’s lack
of recognition contributes substantially to the problem.
Physiatrists are involved in both
prevention of osteoporosis and treatment following a fracture due to
the condition. Preventive measures to avoid an incident or recurrence
include weight bearing exercises and developing a patient’s balance.
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