Non-Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis Exercise, Nutrition,
This practical guide presents the most up-to-date information on the application of non-pharmacological and physical therapeutic measures, either used independently or in combination with pharmacotherapy, for the management of osteoporosis. Pharmacotherap
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Non-Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis
Mehrsheed Sinaki • Michael Pfeifer Editors
Non-Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis Exercise, Nutrition, Fall and Fracture Prevention
Editors Mehrsheed Sinaki Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota USA
Michael Pfeifer Institute of Clinical Osteology and Clinic “DER FÜRSTENHOF” German Osteology Foundation Bad Pyrmont, Niedersachsen Germany
Rehabilitation of Osteoporosis Program Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota USA
ISBN 978-3-319-54014-6 ISBN 978-3-319-54016-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-54016-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017941726 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
Osteoporosis is a common disorder of the bone that predominantly affects menopausal women but also affects men and patients of all ages and races. Osteoporosis has no warning signs, and many times the first indication of the disease is a fracture with devastating consequences to the individual’s health and life. Drs. Mehrsheed Sinaki and Michael Pfeifer are recognized clinical and research leaders in osteoporosis and rehabilitation. Dr. Sinaki was the first female professor at the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, and a pioneer in the prevention of osteoporosis and rehabilitation of patients with the disorder and its associated spine deformity. Her research has helped establish clinical practice guidelines including ROPE (Rehabilitation of Osteoporosis Program-Exercise) and back-strengthening exercises to decrease risk of fracture associat
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