Tips from your podiatrist
Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. It literally means "porous bone." The disease often develops unnoticed over many years, with no symptoms or discomfort, until a fracture occurs.One of the first places one may see the effects of osteoporosis is in the feet. A stress fracture in the foot is often the first sign. There is a lot you can do throughout your life to prevent osteoporosis, slow its progression and protect yourself from fractures.
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