Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis
It is a generalised diseases of bone in which there is a marked decrease in the amount of Bone.
· Acc. To WHO Less than 2.5 SD consider as Osteoporosis.
· Common in Post menopausal women, due to decrease of Oestrogen
Common Sites are : neck of femur, proximal Humerus, proximal Tibia, Pelvis, metatarsal bones
Risk Factors:
· Age = Over 50 Yrs
· Sex = women > men
· Race = whites > blacks
· Body type = Small frame > large frame.
· Family history
· Post menopausal.
· Nutritional Factors
· Life style factors
· Medical factors
· Mensural cycle disturbance
Treatment:
· Exercise
· Oestrogen replacement
· Increase calcium consumption
· Weight bearing exercises
· Strengthening exercises
· Walking best exercise increases strength of Lower extremities and Spine