title: Osteoporosis. A review.
abstract: This article provides physical therapists with current information about osteoporosis. I describe the epidemiology and etiology of the condition and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of measurement techniques used to detect and quantify bone mass. I outline methods of retarding or preventing osteoporosis and present management and treatment techniques that can be used with people who already have the condition. I close by summarizing current knowledge of osteoporosis and areas of research that should be explored to enhance our ability to detect, prevent, and treat osteoporosis.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors