Directory of Osteoporosis Resources

Home > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Musculoskeletal Disorders > Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become thin and fragile, increasing the chance of breaking following even minor injury. Osteoporosis is a disease of ageing and, although commoner in women, can occur in both sexes.

Subcategories

• Support Groups

Resources in This Category

• Acu-Cell Disorders

  http://www.acu-cell.com/dis-ost.html
  Analysis of how various nutrients affect osteoporosis.

• Australian Bone Density Testing Centre

  http://www.bonedensitytesting.com.au/
  Information on done density testing and education to assess risk of fracture and prevention.

• Bone Health for Life

  http://www.bonehealthforlife.org.au/
  Practical advice to improve bone health.

• Boning Up on Osteoporosis

  http://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2003/mar/osteo
  Article on this condition and on a study to determine whether the consumption of sulfur-containing animal proteins caused bone resorption.

• eMedicine Health - Osteoporosis

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/osteoporosis/article_em.htm
  Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

• Foundation for Movement Intelligence

  http://www.movementintelligence.org/
  FMI is an organization dedicated to promoting the world's best movement practices in the service of osteoporosis prevention and reversal. Sponsors Bones for Life education, training, and research in North America.

• Imaginis.com

  http://www.imaginis.com/osteoporosis/
  Information about osteoporosis on a women's health website. Includes bone growth, risk factors, a bone-building checklist, and preventing falls and hip fractures.

• International Osteoporosis Foundation

  http://www.iofbonehealth.org/
  IOF is a non-profit organisation which advocates the early prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone diseases.

• Mayo Clinic: Osteoporosis

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/basics/definition/con-20019924
  Information on risk-factors, prevention and treatment of osteporosis.

• Medinfo: Osteoporosis

  http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/osteoporosis.html
  Easy to understand information for patients on osteoporosis.

• National Institute of Health - Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases

  http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/
  Information to health care professionals, patients and the public about metabolic bone diseases.

• National Osteoporosis Foundation

  http://www.nof.org/
  Fighting osteoporosis and promoting bone health. Includes news, resources for patients and professionals, and information on advocacy and prevention.

• National Osteoporosis Society

  http://www.nos.org.uk/
  The only UK national charity dedicated to eradicating osteoporosis and promoting bone health in both men and women.

• New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center

  http://nmbonecare.com/
  Special interest in clinical research, osteoporosis care, and bone density testing. Includes links patient and healthcare information.

• NIAMS: Osteoporosis in Men

  http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/men.asp
  Information on causes, risk factors, treatments and prevention.

• OsteoDiet

  http://www.osteodiet.com/
  Features a weblog containing a day to day living plan for women diagnosed with Osteoporosis.

• Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology

  http://courses.washington.edu/bonephys/
  Educational site for patients and physicians discusses the condition and its diagnosis, treatment, and underlying physiology.

• Osteoporosis Australia

  http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/
  Charity supporting research and public education to reduce the incidence and improve the management of this condition. Includes information materials for various different audiences.

• Osteoporosis Canada

  http://www.osteoporosis.ca/
  Charitable organization's site provides up-to-date information on the risks, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.

• Osteoporosis Education Project

  http://www.betterbones.com/
  Details about OEP and its program which focuses on natural programs that will prevent, halt, and reverse osteoporosis. Includes a newsletter, research, calendar of events and contact details.

• Osteoporosis Resources

  http://medicalresources.tripod.com/osteo.html
  Links to resources for this disease.

• Osteoporosis Solutions and Therapy

  http://www.ost.org.uk/
  Provides information on this disease, its signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, pathogenesis, treatment, prognosis, epidemiology and prevention.

• Osteoporosis Treatment Advice

  http://www.osteoporosistreatment.co.uk/
  A weblog that aims to give in-depth analysis of the osteoporosis syndrome and offers a forum for visitors to talk about their condition.

• Patient: Osteoporosis

  http://patient.info/doctor/osteoporosis-pro
  Provides information on this progressive systemic skeletal disease including its epidemiology, risk factors, presentation, investigations, management, treatment and prognosis.

• RadiologyInfo: Bone Densitometry

  http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=dexa
  Information on what to expect for this diagnostic procedure.

• The Osteoporosis Center

  http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/osteoporosis/osteoporosis-overview
  Includes discussions on diagnosis, complications, treatments and newest osteoporosis drugs discussed.

• The Osteoporosis Nutritionist

  http://www.susanbrownphd.com/
  Information on individualized nutrition and lifestyle consulting services.

Related Categories

• Home > Health > Nutrition > Nutrients > Vitamins and Minerals > Calcium
• Home > Health > Pharmacy > Drugs and Medications > C > Calcium
• Home > Health > Senior Health
• Home > Health > Women's Health > Menopause

Other Languages

• Spanish
• German
• Dutch
• Japanese
• French

 

Home > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Musculoskeletal Disorders > Osteoporosis

 

---

 

Thanks to DMOZ, which built a great web directory for nearly two decades and freely shared it with the web. About us