DOI: 10.21276/sasjm.2017.3.11.1

Pages: 284-291

One of the most interesting applied areas of bone biology for physical therapists is that of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a relatively common clinical disorder in which the process of bone resorption is increased. It disproportionately affects women more than men and is estimated to affect 1 in 3 women beyond the age of 50 years. Osteoporosis is a condition of micro-architectural loss of bone tissue leading to decreased density and bone fragility. The primary reasons for developing this condition include poor bone acquisition during youth and accelerated bone loss during aging. Both of these processes are regulated by environmental and genetic controls. Loss of bone mass can be due to a combination of hormone deficiency, poor nutrition, decreased physical activity, and various pharmacological agents. Risk factors for developing osteoporosis include genetic, nutritional, and behavioural. The goal of osteoporosis therapies is to inhibit bone resorption in management include lifestyle, change, medicine, and healthy eating. This paper is aiming to review the risk factors, diagnosis, management and living with osteoporosis