Rehabilitation of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by a compromised bone strength predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture. Detecting a person's osteoporosis may include multiple steps. Despite existing tools which help to evaluate the time point and kind of patient's treatment, it is important that the treatment is performed on an individual basis. Osteoporosis-prevention should start in early childhood: Active lifestyle and calcium- and vitamin D-rich nutrition are crucial to develop healthy bones. Adults suffering from osteoporosis should be treated in order to prevent fractures. Therefore osteoporosis-specific medication and several other strategies should be initiated quickly. Patients with fractures should be treated with analgesics. Furthermore, an improvement of the patient's posture and muscle strength is important. Finally, a complex rehabilitation can help to decrease concerns and fears about the potential of fall-related fractures.