osteoporosis

Question 1

progressive disease in which the bones become gradually weaker and thinner

Answer 1

osteoporosis

Question 1

what do osteoClasts do

Answer 1

erode the bone creating Cavities in it

Question 2

what do osteoBlasts do

Answer 2

form Bone and fill in cavities

Question 3

CI’s for osteoporosis

Answer 3

• avoid overpressure testing w patients who are at risk or have osteoporosis
• any mobilization technique that creates stress on bones ex) rib springing, joint play
• w severe osteoporosis - avoid joint play techniques
• avoid flexion exercises like a forward fold when hx of compression fractures
• high impact exercises are done w extreme caution
• avoid immobilization is possible

Question 4

what is disuse osteoporosis

Answer 4

disuse of long bones - lower limbs leading to osteoporosis