Non-Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis: Exercise, Nutrition, Fall and Fracture Prevention

Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and Prevention....Pages 1-11
Effect of Mechanical Loading on Cells: An Update....Pages 13-30
Posture Analysis in Patients with Spinal Osteoporosis....Pages 31-43
Parallels Between Skeletal Muscle and Bone Aging....Pages 45-52
Role of Nutrition in Musculoskeletal Health....Pages 53-57
Exercise for Prevention of Bone Loss: The Role of Sports Medicine....Pages 59-74
Exercise for Patients with Established Osteoporosis....Pages 75-96
Management of Fractures in Osteoporosis: Role of Rehabilitative Measures....Pages 97-113
The Role of Orthotics in Osteoporosis....Pages 115-126
Vibration Training as Means to Counteract Age-Related Muscle and Bone Loss....Pages 127-143
Application of Electrical Modalities on Muscle Stimulation....Pages 145-166
Osteoplastic Procedures for the Treatment of Vertebral Fractures....Pages 167-180
Bone and Fall-Related Fracture Risk....Pages 181-195
Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture....Pages 197-205
Postural Changes in Osteoporosis: Musculoskeletal Consequences....Pages 207-217
Pain Management and Acupuncture After Vertebral Fractures....Pages 219-229
Tai Chi and Feldenkrais: Therapeutic Movement-Based Mind-Body Practices....Pages 231-244
Back Matter....Pages 245-250