Have you had a bone fracture? Are you at increased risk for fracture? Do you want to learn more about osteoporosis diagnosis, prevention and treatment?
Especially in older women, a fracture can result in hospitalization and/or surgery, which can lead to diminished ADLs (activities of daily living) and QOL (quality of life)—and the subsequent downward spiral is not good.
“Bone Density As We Age” was a really fun, conversational podcast with Ashley Mak, PT, DPT, CSCS who runs a physical therapy service in Marin County, California called Patient Advocate Program. This is a novel, text-based physical therapy business that provides 24/7 text support for pain management and injury recovery.
Here’s the podcast rundown:
🦴 Why we should care about bone density (spoiler alert: for fracture risk reduction!)
🦴 Osteopenia, osteoporosis and how to measure
🦴 Bone density versus bone quality
🦴 Impact of menopause on bone density
🦴 Estrogen and direct impact on osteoclast activity
🦴 The long list of risk factors for osteoporosis
🦴 The long list of treatment options
🦴 Special consideration of nutrition, supplements and exercise
🦴 Key action steps to take to better understand individual bone health
Click here to watch the podcast on YouTube.
You can also learn more about menopause and bone health in chapter 10 of The Menopause Menu book.
: : :
Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD is an internal medicine physician who provides telemedicine medical consultation and advocacy support for patients in WA state. Find her at myMDadvocate.
Her book, The Menopause Menu, is an all-in-one giftbook, medical guide and recipe book for navigating menopause.