NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS. EXERCISE, NUTRITION, FALL AND FRACTURE PREVENTION

1. Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and Prevention
2. Effect of Mechanical Loading on Cells: An Update
3. Posture Analysis in Patients with Spinal Osteoporosis
4. Parallels Between Skeletal Muscle and Bone Aging
5. Role of Nutrition in Musculoskeletal Health
6. Exercise for Prevention of Bone Loss: The Role of Sports Medicine
7. Exercise for Patients with Established Osteoporosis
8. Management of Fractures in Osteoporosis: Role of Rehabilitative Measures
9. The Role of Orthotics in Osteoporosis
10. Vibration Training as Means to Counteract Age-Related Muscle and Bone Loss
11. Application of Electrical Modalities on Muscle Stimulation
12. Osteoplastic Procedures for the Treatment of Vertebral Fractures
13. Bone and Fall-Related Fracture Risk
14. Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture
15. Postural Changes in Osteoporosis: Musculoskeletal Consequences
16. Pain Management and Acupuncture After Vertebral Fractures
17. Tai Chi and Feldenkrais: Therapeutic Movement-Based Mind-Body Practices

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. Pharmacotherapy remains the primary treatment for osteoporosis, but to improve the biomechanical competence of bone and improve quality of life, there needs to be more comprehensive management approach involving non-pharmacological methods. The book opens with a discussion of the diagnosis, pathophysiology, complications and consequences of osteoporosis. Exercise, nutrition, orthotics, and other rehabilitation measures such as whole body vibration and electrical muscle stimulation, each described in details in chapters of their own, have had a beneficial impact on fall and fracture prevention as well as recovery post-fracture. In addition, the application of acupuncture for pain management and movement-based mind-body therapies like tai chi and the Feldenkrais method are explored.
Providing a description of independent and adjuvant techniques and practices for treatment and improving quality of life, Non-Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis is an excellent resource for endocrinologists, bone specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and all clinical practitioners and staff working with osteoporosis patients.

Features
• Focuses on the non-pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis
• Describes the role of nutrition, exercise, orthotics, and rehabilitation in improving quality of life
• Complements existing pharmacotherapy books for a comprehensive approach to osteoporosis management

Authors
• Mehrsheed Sinaki, MD, MS, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
• Michael Pfeifer, MD, Institute of Clinical Osteology, Gustav Pommer Medwiss Bad Pyrmont, Bad Pymont, Germany