Welcome to the Bone Health Special Interest Group! Please visit this page often for access to numerous resources to support your practice in evidence based treatment and education related to bone health AND for SIG news and events.
The primary purpose of the Bone Health SIG is to:
- Develop and apply research and knowledge to
- Promote, maintain, and preserve bone health through the life span
- Reduce age-related bone loss
- Reduce fracture risk
- Manage and treat bone loss, osteoporosis and fractures
- Expand understanding of bone and its unique response to mechanical loading and exercise
- Increase public awareness of the role of physical therapy in the promotion of bone- healthy exercise and lifestyle and the management and treatment of bone loss and fracture
- Develop guidelines for successful clinical practice.
- Inform all physical therapy practice to incorporate knowledge of bone into everyday practice and exercise prescription, with emphasis on bone building exercise in youth and safe, non- compressive core and balance exercises for older adults.
There are many opportunities for participation, so please consider getting involved! To participate or learn more about current SIG activities and projects, contact the SIG chair.