Bones and Joints

• Know Your T-score to help prevent Osteoporosis
  Your list of health factors you need to be concerned about so you can enjoy lifelong bone health should include knowing your T-score.
  
  
• Building Strong Bones to Help Prevent Osteoporosis
  A diet high in calcium, vitamin D and daily physical activity helps prevent osteoporosis.
  
  
• The Risk Factors of Osteoporosis
  Osteoporosis is a progressive medical condition of the bones. The bone becomes thinner than normal and also weakens.
  
  
• The DXA Scan to Obtain Your T-score
  A common way to measure your bone mineral density is with a DXA scan. This scan is also known as dual X-ray absorptiometry.
  
  
• Musculoskeletal Diseases in Children
  Children’s muscles and bones have needs that are distinctly different from those in adults.