Nonpharmacologic interventions. Exercise, fall prevention, and role of physical medicine.
Musculoskeletal changes that are related to osteoporosis can be prevented, challenged, or reduced with implementation of proper rehabilitation programs. The nonpharmacologic interventions recommended here are evidence-based and have resulted from controlled trials and studies.
Sinaki
Mehrsheed
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Medical School, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D015444:Exercise; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities