Osteoporosis by Isaac Jara https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg Isaac Jara P.6 2 Oct. 2018 en-us 2018-10-02 20:16:26 UTC 2018-10-09 20:32:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png Description & Cause: 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/288372881 - Osteoporosis is a condition in which over time the bones become weak and start to hollow out.
- Bone density is being constantly replaced as it is lost. This changes as you age. Your bone's remolding process slowsand can't keep up with the mass lost, which leads to osteoporosis.]]> 2018-10-02 20:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/288372881 Prevalence: 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290085049 - There are more that 3 million cases in the United States per year.
- Osteoporosis is more common in women than it is in men.]]> 2018-10-07 21:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290085049 Symptoms: 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290089248 Some symptoms include:
- Back pain
- Loss of height 
- "Hunched" posture
- Bone fractures become more common and occur frequently. ]]> 2018-10-07 21:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290089248 Long and Short term effects: 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290091417 Short term:
- Back pain
- Bad posture
Long term:
- Bone fractures
- Chronic pain in joints or back
- Bone decay

]]> 2018-10-07 22:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290091417 Treatment options / Cure: 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290091802 No known cure. Treatment options are determined by overall bone density tests.
Treatments include:
- Alendronate (Prevents bone loss)
- Risedronate (Alters bone formation and breakdown
- Ibandronate (Slows bone loss, increases bone mass)
- Zoledronic acid (Treats high blood calcium)]]> 2018-10-07 22:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290091802 Diagnosis: 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290100160 - X-rays help determine if your bones are lacking in certain substances that help with the remolding process.
- Usually only your wrist, hip, and spine will be tested.]]> 2018-10-07 23:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290100160 Prevention: 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290104371 Some ways to prevent osteoporosis include:
- Don't smoke
- Try not to fall
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Avoid drinking]]> 2018-10-08 00:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290104371 Visual 1 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290986974
Source: “Osteoporosis.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 7 July 2016, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968. Accessed 7 Oct. 2018
]]> 2018-10-09 20:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290986974 Works Cited 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290989993 1. Mickle, Debbie. “Today Is World Osteoporosis Day.” Community Idea Stations, 20 Oct. 2015, 10:25am, ideastations.org/science-matters/science-radio/today-world-osteoporosis-day. Accessed 4 Oct. 2018
2. “Osteoporosis.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 7 July 2016, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968. Accessed 7 Oct. 2018
3. “Learn What Osteoporosis Is and What It's Caused By.” National Osteoporosis Foundation, www.nof.org/patients/what-is-osteoporosis/. Accessed 6 Oct. 2018
4. “Osteoporosis.” Progression Physical Therapy of Princeton, 10 Nov. 2017, www.progressionpt.com/osteoporosis/.




]]> 2018-10-09 20:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290989993 More in depth explanation(video): 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290993517 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSuM_Feriq4]]> 2018-10-09 20:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290993517 Visual 2 10202021 https://padlet.com/10202021/dlzl7e770dcg/wish/290994507
1. “Osteoporosis.” Progression Physical Therapy of Princeton, 10 Nov. 2017, www.progressionpt.com/osteoporosis/.

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