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31.01.12 / NEW! BoneSense Newsletter: When is a repeat test needed?
Check out our new Bonesense where you can find out when you should have your next bone density test.
25.01.12 / When Should Bone-Density Tests Be Repeated?
A new study suggests that a 15 year interval between bone-mineral density tests is acceptable if the baseline is normal or mildly low bone density.
21.01.12 / ISCD responds to interval testing
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry responded to the study concerning bone density interval testing with concerns that people will think that DXA testing is being over used in postmenopausal women. They are also concerned that the study and subsequent media converage will lead to complacency for both initial DXA testing and follow up testing when screening rates in the Medicare population still remain inappropriately low at 13% per year.
21.01.12 / Response to testing interval by NBHA
Response to bone density testing interval by NBHA
The National Bone Health Alliance has reponded to the New York Times story Patients with Normal Bone Density Can Delay Retests, Study Suggests, noting that patients with osteoporosis or low bone density need to monitor their bone health more frequently.
13.01.12 / Yoga - Do It Right! Prevent Fractures!
Yoga - Do It Right! Prevent Fractures!
The New York Times article How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body caused quite a stir among health minded yogis. Even San Francisco's KQED featured How Can Yoga Be Bad for You? with professionals including a member of our Professional Education Committee, Dr. Moshe Lewis.
While yoga can be an incredibly helpful practice for both mind and body, people with osteoporosis or low bone density must take special care to avoid potentially dangerous asanas or poses. Avoid postures with a rounded back (forward fold, shoulder stand) and only twist gently with an enlongated spine. Avoid pigeon pose because of unnecessary stress on the hip bone.
There are great ways to modify postures for the same health benefits. Don't stop doing yoga, just be mindful and do it right!
Check out our American Bone Health Yoga Sequence and Do It Right! And Prevent Fractures! to learn how to modify postures for a safe practice.
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