Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” because it develops slowly over time without obvious symptoms, until a fracture occurs. It affects millions of Australians, especially older adults, and... Read more
Hello everyone! In this blog, we’re going to delve into a topic that’s integral to our overall health but often overlooked – our bone health. The condition in focus... Read more
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakened and brittle bones, which can increase the risk of fractures, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist. It’s commonly associated with aging... Read more
Recently the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated their 2011 recommendations on screening for osteoporosis. Given by 2020, approximately 12.3 million individuals in the United States older than... Read more
The Bone Bus is very proud of the work we undertake in regional Australia, particularly given that self-reported prevalence of osteoporosis has been associated with higher death rates. It... Read more
A recent review investigated the published evidence surrounding different forms of exercise on bone health. Here is a brief summary. Walking and others forms of aerobic exercise Therefore, despite... Read more
The authors of this review examined the most appropriate features of exercise for increasing bone density in osteoporotic patients. Two types emerged: (1) weight-bearing aerobic exercises, i.e., walking, stair climbing, jogging, and Tai Chi.... Read more
