Full Description
This is the first in a series of practical books for clinicians setting out the options for effective management of chronic disease. There have been enormous advances in knowledge and understanding of the scientific and clinical aspects of osteoporosis over recent years. How do these advances translate into clinical practice, and in particular, how do we manage the continuing risk, or presence, of osteoporosis? Prevention and management involve maximising bone strength, optimizing diet, preventing falls, reducing the impact of falls and fractures, and understanding the potential psychological repercussions of the disease. This comprehensive review volume examines all these aspects, and provides clinicians with a thorough understanding of the factors which will enable them to formulate an appropriate strategy for treatment and long-term management for each individual patient.
Contents
Preface; Part I: Diet and osteoporosis ed S Lanham-New; 1. Nutritional strategies for bone health, A Goulding; 2. Calcium and vitamin D, JW Nieves; 3. Dietary alkali, S Lanham-New; 4. Other key nutritional factors, K Cashman; Part II Risk Factors ed T O'Neill; 5. Assessment of risk factors, E Dennison; 6. Genetic susceptibility to osteoporosis, S Ralston; 7. Lifestyle, E Pathan, DM Reid; 8. Medical disorders and drugs, T O'Neill; Part III: Physical Activity ed R Morris and D Skelton; 9. How does exercise affect bone strength? G Onambele-Pearson, D Skelton; 10. Exercise and cardiovascular health, R Morris, AJ Blundell; 11. Weight bearing exercise and resistant exercise, JP Folland, CA Bailey, K Brooke-Wavell; 12. Fall prevention strategies, R Morris; Part IV: Service Delivery in Primary and Secondary Care ed A Sutcliffe; 13. Psychological aspects of osteoporosis, A Sutcliffe; 14. Orthogeriatric Care / Fracture Clinic Liaison, M Fraser, A McClellan; 15. Management of osteoporosis in Primary Care services, J Bayly; 16. Patient education, C Jones; List of abbreviations; Index of papers reviewed; General index.
