Strength training increases muscle tone, strength, and endurance, as well as bone strength. Being stronger improves your balance and coordination, reduces your risk for injury, and also makes it easier to do daily activities like carrying groceries and doing yard work.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Hip fractures are serious injuries that most often occur in people aged 65 and older. Women are especially vulnerable to hip fractures. Most hip fractures are caused by factors that weaken bone, such as osteoporosis, combined with the impact from a fall.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
There are many things that people at all stages of life can do to build strong, healthy bones. Childhood and adolescence are especially important times for building bones and developing habits that support good bone health for life.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Vitamin D is necessary for strong bones and muscles. Without Vitamin D, our bodies cannot effectively absorb calcium, which is essential to good bone health. This article focuses on things parents can do to improve their children's bone health.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
The shoulder blade (scapula) is a triangular-shaped bone that is protected by a complex system of surrounding muscles. Scapula fractures represent less than 1% of all broken bones and many of them can be treated without surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Fractures caused by osteoporosis most often occur in the spine. These spinal fractures — called vertebral compression fractures — are almost twice as common as other fractures typically linked to osteoporosis, such as broken hips and wrists.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
The health of our bones relies on a balanced diet and a steady stream of nutrients, most importantly, calcium and Vitamin D. Calcium is a mineral that we need to build strong bones and teeth. It is not made in the body, but must be absorbed from the foods we eat.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. The term osteoporosis literally means "porous bone." The disease often develops unnoticed over many years, with no symptoms or discomfort until a fracture occurs.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A hip fracture is a break in the upper portion of the femur (thighbone). Most hip fractures occur in elderly patients whose bones have become weakened by osteoporosis. When a fracture occurs in a younger patient, it is usually the result of a high-energy event, such as a fall from a ladder.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints that causes pain and stiffness. While arthritis is mainly an adult disease, some forms affect children. There are many types of arthritis. Some of these include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, septic arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Many people are not aware that smoking has a serious negative effect on your bones and joints. By avoiding or quitting smoking, you can reduce your risk for incurring many musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoporosis.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Most people are familiar with many of the benefits of exercise, such as reducing the risk for heart disease and stroke, and preventing obesity. Perhaps not as well understood is the importance of regular physical activity in building and maintaining healthy bones.| orthoinfo.aaos.org