Osteoporosis is a major health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans. At six months after a hip fracture, only 15% of hip fracture patients can walk across a room unaided. Yet, most of us […]
Local foot surgeon urges patients not to ignore foot pain Courtesy Complete Foot and Ankle Care of North Texas Unexplained foot fractures may be the first sign of osteoporosis, a bone thinning disease which affects […]
By Dr. Brian Helland It occurred to me while working with a patient that too often we don’t connect the dots enough for our patients. I was adjusting a T6 subluxation on a patient (a […]
Osteoporosis affects 10 million people in the United States alone, and another 34 million Americans are at risk of osteopenia, or low bone mass, which can lead to lead to osteoporosis. […]
Why Bone Health Is Important
By Brian Rose, MD, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When you think about staying healthy, you probably think about making lifestyle changes to prevent conditions like cancer and heart disease. Keeping your bones healthy to prevent osteoporosis may not be at the top of the wellness list. But it should be. […]
Fragile Bones – Don’t Let it Happen to You
By Dr. John C. Redfern, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Many people live their entire life without a broken bone until they reach their elder years. Then, suddenly, they are dealing with a broken hip after a simple fall at their home. This is a story heard too many times in the emergency room and orthopaedic surgery office. […]
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
By Steve Kurtz, Cardinal Retirement Village, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Falls are the leading cause of injury related death for adults older than 64 and the most common cause of hospital admissions for trauma. […]
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