Osteoporosis
Drug treatments for osteoporosis: Alendronate
For more information on this treatment, please read the Drug treatments for osteoporosis: Alendronate (alendronic acid or Fosamax) fact sheet.
Bones Joints and Muscles Video Library
BDA - The Association of UK Dietitians
The BDA is the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce. They are a trade union and professional body representing the professional, educational, public and workplace interests of their members.
Website: www.bda.uk.com
Please view: Osteoporosis
Royal Osteoporosis Society
The society’s helpline provides tailored information about osteoporosis and bone health. You may have osteoporosis, or be a friend or family member of someone who does. Health and social care professionals are also invited to get in touch.
Facebook: @RoyalOsteoSoc
Twitter: teoSoc
Website: www.theros.org.uk
Osteoporosis - Calcium and Vitamin D facts
If you have osteoporosis it means that you have lost some bone material and your bones are more prone to break (fracture).
Find out if you’re getting enough calcium with this calculator
Vitamin D helps maintain healthy bones, muscles and teeth.