| Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for over 44 million Americans. Worldwide an estimated 200 million people are affected by osteoporosis, this silent disease speaks up when a fracture happens. Heightening awareness and providing education about prevention and treatment of osteoporosis will decrease these numbers and the personal toll this disease. An important part of generating awareness is partnering like-minded organizations and groups. 4BoneHealth reviews other websites for consumer friendly information that is accurate and up-to-date on bone health and osteoporosis. We encourage you to explore the following websites for more information on osteoporosis and bone health. | |
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National Osteoporosis Foundation The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis and broken bones through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy and research. |
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International Osteoporosis Foundation The International Osteoporosis Foundation promotes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis worldwide. Click on the “Patients & Public” tab for relevant information. |
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International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) This professional organization promotes excellence in the assessment of skeletal health, including bone densitometry or measurement of bone density. Click on the “Patient Information” sidebar for a general overview of bone density testing and Vertebral Fracture Assessment. In addition, you may search for technologists and clinicians in your area who have special certification in bone densitometry. |
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Your Orthopaedic Connection is a patient-oriented website that deals with orthopaedic issues and surgeries. The website includes a patient education library and relevant current news. |
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American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone ProgramThe goal of the Own the Bone program is to close the treatment gap between the repair of an osteoporotic fracture and the prevention of future fractures. If you have had a fracture, click on the “Patients” tab to learn about steps you can take to prevent another fracture. |
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American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) The website of the American Physical Therapy Association contains useful consumer information. By clicking on the “Find a PT” tab, you will be able to search for a physical therapist in your area who is right for your specific needs. |
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GrassrootsHealth GrassrootsHealth focuses on vitamin D education and raising awareness about high rates of deficiency by, among other things, hosting public forums across the US and Canada. Testing of vitamin D levels is available through participation in their D*action study. |
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The Hormone Foundation The Hormone Foundation is the patient education affiliate of the Endocrine Society. Information on endocrine disorders and treatments, including osteoporosis and bone health, is available on the website. You may also search for an endocrinologist by zip code. |
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North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Resources focused on menopause for midlife women are available by clicking on the “For Consumers” tab. If you are looking for healthcare providers with expertise in menopause management, you can search for a NAMS-certified Menopause Practitioner in your area. |
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United States Bone and Joint Initiative The Bone and Joint Initiative is the continuation of a ten-year program that targets the care of people with bone and joint disorders. Public education programs conducted by healthcare professionals are available for your community group by request. These include “Fit to a T,” which refers to bone density T-score and “PB & J,” which educates teenagers about prevention of bone and joint disorders. |
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American Bone Health American Bone Health is an organization in the San Francisco Bay area that expanded from a research organization, the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education (FORE). Sign up for their consumer newsletter, BoneSense. |
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American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Handy patient information sheets are available about rheumatic diseases, including osteoporosis; types of healthcare professionals who treat patients with rheumatic conditions; several common medicines used to treat rheumatic diseases; and topics related to treatment, such as jaw problems (osteonecrosis of the jaw). |
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Tone Your Bones A program of the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB) developed by the clinical team at UAB Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Clinic. Navigate through their “Virtual Clinic VIsit,” which provides six steps from getting ready for your visit through developing a individualized plan of action. Figure out how much calcium is in your diet with their handy calcium calculator in Step 4. Along with many more helpful tips and information. |
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Best Bones Forever! A bone health campaign sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services for girls and their best friends to “grow strong together and stay strong forever!” The goal is to increase calcium and vitamin D consumption and physical activity by encouraging girls to get active and choose bone-healthy foods. The site also contains sections for parents and educators. |
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Clinical Trials Resource Search for any clinical trials that are recruiting patients or are in progress. This is a service of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). |
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The Bone and Joint Decade The Bone and Joint Decade is an initiative targeting the care of people with musculoskeletal disorders–bone and joint disorders. Public education programs “Fit to a T” referring to the T-score of bone density and “PB&J” to educate teenagers are available to be given in your community by healthcare professionals. |
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NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone DiseasesNational Resource Center A service provided by the National Institutes of Health. |
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MedlinePlus MedlinePlus, the National Institutes of Health’s website for consumers, is produced by the world’s largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. You can use MedlinePlus to learn about diseases, medicines, and wellness issues. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or look up a medical word. |
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine This NIH center provides resources and general guidance about complementary and alternative medicine. |
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NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center The National Resource Center for osteoporosis and related bone diseases covers the prevention, early detection, and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone diseases. A link is provided for the 2004 Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means to You. |
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NIHSeniorHealth This site includes basic health and wellness information developed for older adults by the NIH. It also features an application that allows users to hear the text read aloud. The category titled “Bones and Joints” includes the topics of falls and osteoporosis. |
Other Resources
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Medical News Today brings you hourly health news from well-regarded sources such as JAMA, BMJ, Lancet, BMA, plus articles written by our own team. Our archive contains over 246,500 news articles. |
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