Event Details
Osteoporosis Awareness
- Categories: Hip, Knee
About This Event
- Event Type:Orthopedic Community Education Classes
In the United States today, more than 55 million people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass. Join the multidisciplinary team from Hoag Orthopedic Institute for a discussion on osteoporosis. This presentation will outline the following:
- Learn facts and myths about osteoporosis
- Differentiate between osteopenia and osteoporosis
- Review dietary sources for bone health
- Learn non-dairy sources of calcium in your diet · List some exercises for making bones and muscles stronger
- Identify positions and movements to avoid with osteoporosis
