It is never too early or too late to improve your bone health. Follow these tips and use these resources (links take you directly to great information) to begin building better bones!
- Determine your risk for a fracture and predict your chance of breaking a bone in the future.
http://www.osteoporosis.ca/index.php/ci_id/5529/la_id/1.htm
http://sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX - Ask your doctor for a bone density test.
https://www.nof.org/patients/diagnosis-information/bone-density-examtesting/ - Be sure to get adequate amounts of both Calcium and Vitamin D.
http://www.osteoporosis.ca/index.php/ci_id/5535/la_id/1.htm
http://www.osteoporosis.ca/index.php/ci_id/5355/la_id/1.htm
http://www.osteoporosis.ca/index.php/ci_id/5536/la_id/1.htm - See a qualified physiotherapist, trainer or life wellness coach to help you develop a safe and effective bone building exercise program that includes strength training and weight bearing exercises.
http://www.functiontofitness.com/Services/Osteoporosis/Osteoporosis.html - Strengthen your spine and improve your posture. Keep your spine strong and safe. Avoid movements harmful to your spine.
http://www.functiontofitness.com/Services/Posture/Posture.html - Do your homework on medications that help reduce fractures and talk to your doctor.
http://www.osteoporosis.ca/index.php/ci_id/5514/la_id/1.htm - Join the Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network (COPN) or the U.S. National Osteoporosis Support Community which connect people affected by osteoporosis.
http://www.osteoporosis.ca/index.php/ci_id/5664/la_id/1.htm
http://www.inspire.com/groups/national-osteoporosis-foundation
