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Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know
This newly revised 6-page pamphlet provides anyone at risk of osteoporosis with an overview about what people can do to protect their bones. The pamphlet covers the following topics: osteoporosis risk factors, calcium and vitamin D recommendations with a chart of calcium rich foods and tips for choosing a calcium supplement, exercises for your bone health, bone mineral density testing, fall prevention, tips for protecting the spine and more.
Boning up on Osteoporosis: A Guide to Prevention and Treatment
This 100+ page patient care handbook offers up-to-date information on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. This publication is available in English and Spanish.
My Bone Health History Card
Download a copy of NOF’s new My Bone Health History card to help you keep track of your bone density test results, nutritional supplements and prescribed osteoporosis medicines. Bring this resource with you to your medical appointments so you can share this information with your healthcare provider.
Be BoneWise™ Exercise: NOF's Official Exercise Video on DVD
Take smart steps toward better bones, health, flexibility and balance by joining Lisa Hoffman, MA, as she leads you in Be BoneWise™- Exercise, the official weight-bearing and strength-training exercise video of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The video comes complete with an exercise band and safe movement handbook.
Skeletal Fitness DVD- by Mirabai Holland - A work out for your bones
This one-hour bone healthy exercise video can help people with low bone density and osteoporosis to maintain or improve muscle strength and flexibility. This exercise program provides a total body workout led by leading exercise expert, Mirabai Holland, M.F.A.
Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life® - Consumer Presentation
Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life® is a PowerPoint presentation developed by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) to increase awareness of bone health and osteoporosis among the general public. You don’t have to be a health professional to give this presentation! Each PowerPoint slide includes step-by-step notes to guide the presentation.
How Strong Are Your Bones
This brochure helps people understand osteoporosis, their risk factors for the disease and the importance of bone healthy behaviors. It explains bone density testing and includes information on when to have a bone density test, what the results mean and when to consider treatment. This publication is available in English and Spanish.
A Guide to Osteoporosis Medicines
This brochure helps people understand osteoporosis and their treatment options. It provides information about the osteoporosis medicines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It also discusses factors to consider when making a treatment decision and issues related to staying with a treatment plan. This publication is available in English and Spanish.
Preparing for Your Visit with Your Doctor and Healthcare Team
This NOF brochure offers information to help patients prepare for their visit with their doctor and healthcare team. The brochure is divided into the following four sections:- Preparing for Your Appointment
- Finding a Specialist and Getting a Second Opinion
- Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider
- What to Expect If You Are Diagnosed With Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis
