Osteoporosis Rehabilitation : A Practical Approach /

Taking an expansive perspective on osteoporosis and its ramifications, but with a central focus on the transition from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation and current management options, this practical guide discusses the most recent knowledge and literature on osteoporosis for the wide cross-sec...

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Main Authors: Oleson, Christina V
Corporate Authors: SpringerLink Online service
Published: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45084-1
Summary: Taking an expansive perspective on osteoporosis and its ramifications, but with a central focus on the transition from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation and current management options, this practical guide discusses the most recent knowledge and literature on osteoporosis for the wide cross-section of professionals involved in treating this pervasive condition. It enables the physician or physician extender to develop a strategy for diagnosing osteoporosis, including detailed laboratory tests as well as imaging, interpreting findings, and determining options appropriate to the needs of
Carrier Form: 1 online resource(xvii,498pages): illustrations
ISBN: 9783319450841
Index Number: RC648
CLC: R681
Contents: Introduction -- Causes and Risk Factors for Osteoporosis -- Diagnosis of Osteoporosis -- Prevention of Osteoporosis -- Interventions for Osteoporosis -- Osteoporosis in Men -- Osteoporosis in Disorders of the Brain -- Osteoporosis in Traumatic and Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury -- Osteoporosis in Multiple Sclerosis -- Osteoporosis in Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy and Vascular Disease -- Bone Disorders in Rheumatological Conditions and Inflammatory Conditions -- Bone Disorders in Cancer -- Osteoporosis in Cardiopulmonary Diseases -- Bone Disorders in Liver and Kidney Disease -- Osteop