Osteoporosis Physical Therapy - Module 2: Balance Training

Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral density caused by altered bone microstructure ultimately predisposing patients to low-impact, fragility fractures. In 2004 the WHO operationally defined osteoporosis based upon the bone mineral density (BMD) assessment of the patient. Approximately 300,000 Americans break a hip every year. Many of them are seniors. Unfortunately, hip fractures can be much more detrimental for seniors than for the rest of the population. Here’s a closer look at the issue, along with caregiver tips aimed at keeping seniors safe. See our other videos: Web: mmlearn.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mmlearn-org-a-program-of-morningside-ministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mmlearn_org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mmLearn.org/ #MMLearn #PhysicalTherapy #OsteoporosisExercises# OsteoporosisTreatment #OsteoporosisPhysicalTherapy

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