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How to Prepare for a Bone Density Scan

To diagnose osteoporosis, doctors will usually use a reliable means of measuring a patient's bone density by performing a procedure known as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). While it is a quick...

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Osteopathy & Osteopathic Medicine

Find out what Osteopathy is and how it works in this free health video.

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History of Osteopathy

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High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) Back Treatment

Learn about (HVLA) High Velocity Low Amplitude Osteopathic back treatment in this free health video.

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Who Should See an Osteopath

Find out what type of patient most benefits from seeing an Osteopath in this free health video.

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Demonstration of HVLA Back Adjustment

See a demonstration of an (HVLA) High Velocity Low Amplitude Osteopathic back adjustment in this free health video.

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Muscle Energy Techniques & Therapy

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Strain Counter Strain Joint Therapy

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Demonstration of Muscle Energy Therapy

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Demonstration of Counter Strain Joint Therapy

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Demonstration of Osteopathic Technique for Soft Tissue Therapy

Learn about and see a demonstration of Osteopathic technique for soft tissue therapy in this free health video.

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Osteopathic Technique for Soft Tissue Therapy

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Cranial Osteopathy Technique

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Demonstration of Facilitated Positional Release Osteopathic Technique

Watch a demonstration of the Osteopathic therapy technique (FPR) Facilitated Positional Release in this free health video.

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Facilitated Positional Release Osteopathic Technique

Learn about the Osteopathic therapy technique (FPR) Facilitated Positional Release in this free health video.

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How to Interpret Your Bone Density Test Score

A bone-density test, also called a densitometry or DEXA scan, is a way to determine your risk for osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become more fragile and increases their likelihood of...

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How to Treat Osteoporosis Without Drugs

According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 10 million American men and women are diagnosed with osteoporosis, and the disease is responsible for more than 1.5 million bone fractures...

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Symptoms of Low Calcium in a Body

Your body needs calcium to function properly. It keeps your teeth and bones strong, it helps your muscles move and it helps your heartbeat. You can get calcium from a variety of foods or from one of...

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How to Reverse Osteoporosis

Reversing and/or preventing osteoporosis can be done by simply changing your lifestyle. Osteoporosis is a condition of weak bones. Bones may become so weak and brittle because of osteoporosis that even...

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Side Effects of Alendronate Sodium

Alendronate sodium, or Fosamax at is sometimes called, is a drug that those who have brittle bones. There are many side effects to alendronate sodium for both men and women. There is also a very...

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How to Take Vitamin D (for all women)

There is a lot of misinformation out there about taking vitamin d supplements. This vitamin is essential for women of all ages but particularly for women who are post-menopausal who are at higher risk...

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What Are the Best Foods for Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a bone disease caused by a loss of calcium in the bones. Individuals with this condition are more prone to bone fractures, especially in the weight-bearing ones, such as the hips. Since...

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How to Improve Bone Density Naturally

Bone density, also called bone mass, is the measurement of how many grams of calcium are contained in a portion of bone. The higher the number, the stronger and more dense your bones are. Both men and...

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What Are the Side Effects of Fosamax?

Fosamax is a brand-name version of the prescription drug alendronate. Despite its effectiveness at preventing and treating osteoporosis, Fosamax poses a risk for side effects in some patients.

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How to Get Rid of Fluid on Knee

If you have excess fluid around your knee joint, you may experience stiffness, bruising and pain when you place weight on the knee. In addition, you’ve probably noticed that your affected knee appears...

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How to Spot Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin D deficiency symptoms result from the lack of calcium and phosphorous absorbed by the body. Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of these nutrients into the body for the building of muscle...

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What Causes a Dowagers Hump?

A Dowagers hump is a term used when your upper back has an outward rounded curve. It is sometimes referred to as a question mark posture, and it is common in the elderly. It can lead to chronic back,...

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