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Russian fairy-tale about osteoporosis to help children learn about bone healthy lifestyle

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Russian fairy-tale about osteoporosis to help children learn about bone healthy lifestyle

Teaching children about osteoporosis

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In Russia, a highly regarded orthopaedist who is a member of the Presidium of the Russian Association for Osteoporosis has authored a fairy-tale which features two sisters and a ‘strange little beast named Osteoporosis’.

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Do I Right — Prevent Fractures

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Do It Right: Unpacking Groceries


Keep spine lengthened and straight, chest lifted and knees bent.

Allow the knees to rest gently against the bumper to brace your body.

Hinge at the hips instead of rounding the back to reach into the trunk.

Lift one bag at a time, keeping shoulders back.

For other tips, download American Bone Health’s  Do It Right booklet.

Heel Ultrasound is not the best assessment for osteoporosis

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BONESense on Heel Ultrasounds

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There are many ultrasound machines in the community – at the drug store, your doctor’s office and especially at health fairs. Is a heel ultrasound screening worth removing your shoe for? Probably not.

Here’s why>>

Learn more about American Bone Health.