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Step 1: Self Evaluation
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What is Osteoporosis? |
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How Common is Osteoporosis? |
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Risk Checklist |
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A Closer Look at the Risk Factors |
| Step 2: Bone Density Testing |
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The DEXA Scan |
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Do You Need a DEXA Scan? |
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The Scan Step by Step |
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Cost |
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The Quality of Your Scan |
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The Results of Your Scan |
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T-Scores |
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Diagnoses |
| Step 3: Specialist Examination |
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Finding a Physician Specialist |
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What to Expect from Your Physician Specialist |
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Bone-Building Medications |
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Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) |
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Evista (Raloxifene) |
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Fosamax (Alendronate) |
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Actonel (Risedronate) |
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Miacalcin Nasal Spray (Calcitonin) |
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Forteo (Parathyroid Hormone, PTH) |
| Step 4: Nutrition and Supplements |
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Why Calcium Is Important |
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Getting the Right Amount of Calcium |
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Calcium Calculator |
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Can You Get Too Much Calcium? |
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Calcium Supplement Tips |
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Bone-Building Foods |
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How to Read Food Labels |
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Calcium-Rich Recipes |
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Black Bean Pie |
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Cheesy Potato-Broccoli Soup |
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Chicken Quiche |
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Strawberry-Banana Smoothie |
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Turkey-Chili Pie |
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Vegetable Tart |
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Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches |
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Why Vitamin D Is Important |
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Nutritional Supplements Guide |
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Guide to Calcium Supplements |
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Vitamin and Mineral Glossary |
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Supplement Tips |
| Step 5: Strength, Balance and Posture |
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Exercise and Bone Density |
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Things to Know Before Starting Exercise |
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Weight-Bearing Exercise |
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Strength-Training Exercise |
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Posture |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
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Standing from Sitting Position |
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Forward Leaning from a Sitting Position |
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Sitting Down |
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Lifting |
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Carrying |
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Reaching |
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Sweeping, Mopping, Vacuuming |
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Gardening |
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Laundry |
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Loading a Dishwasher |
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Getting Out of Bed |
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Brushing Your Teeth |
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Exercises |
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Dorsal Glide |
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Scapular Squeezes |
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Corner Stretch |
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Sit to Stand |
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Wall Stretch |
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Balance |
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Walking |
| Step 6: Personal Treatment Plan |
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Guide to Home Safety |
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Your Osteoporosis Treatment Worksheet |
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Calcium Calculator |
| Reference and Research |
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About Osteoporosis |
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Prepare for Your Doctor Visit |
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Related Links |
| News |
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Success Story |
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Free Bone Density Screening |
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Calcium Recipe of the Month |
| Staying in Touch |
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Call the free Tone Your Bones Hotline, 1.888.934.BONE (2663), to speak to a health professional. |
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Take the Tone Your Bones class. |
| About Us |
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Sarah Morgan, M.D., R.D., F.A.D.A., F.A.C.P. |
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Kenneth Saag, M.D., M.Sc. |
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Don Lein, M.S., P.T. |
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Beth Kitchin, M.S., R.D. |
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Bill Abercrombie, R.T. |
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Philip Lander, M.D. |
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Robert Lopez, M.D. |
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