• 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

Table of contents (17 chapters)

 

• Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and Prevention

  Sinaki, Mehrsheed (et al.)

  Pages 1-11

• Effect of Mechanical Loading on Cells: An Update

  Xing, Qian (et al.)

  Pages 13-30

• Posture Analysis in Patients with Spinal Osteoporosis

  Itoi, Eiji (et al.)

  Pages 31-43

• Parallels Between Skeletal Muscle and Bone Aging

  LeBrasseur, Nathan K. (et al.)

  Pages 45-52

• Role of Nutrition in Musculoskeletal Health

  Shah, Meera

  Pages 53-57

• Exercise for Prevention of Bone Loss: The Role of Sports Medicine

  Kemmler, Wolfgang (et al.)

  Pages 59-74

• Exercise for Patients with Established Osteoporosis

  Sinaki, Mehrsheed

  Pages 75-96

• Management of Fractures in Osteoporosis: Role of Rehabilitative Measures

  Sinaki, Mehrsheed

  Pages 97-113

• The Role of Orthotics in Osteoporosis

  Pfeifer, Michael

  Pages 115-126

• Vibration Training as Means to Counteract Age-Related Muscle and Bone Loss

  Verschueren, Sabine (et al.)

  Pages 127-143

• Application of Electrical Modalities on Muscle Stimulation

  Kemmler, Wolfgang (et al.)

  Pages 145-166

• Osteoplastic Procedures for the Treatment of Vertebral Fractures

  Kasperk, Christian

  Pages 167-180

• Bone and Fall-Related Fracture Risk

  Preisinger, Elisabeth (et al.)

  Pages 181-195

• Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture

  Dionyssiotis, Yannis

  Pages 197-205

• Postural Changes in Osteoporosis: Musculoskeletal Consequences

  Sinaki, Mehrsheed

  Pages 207-217

• Pain Management and Acupuncture After Vertebral Fractures

  Huntoon, Elizabeth A.

  Pages 219-229

• Tai Chi and Feldenkrais: Therapeutic Movement-Based Mind-Body Practices

  Kosasih, Judith B. (et al.)

  Pages 231-244