Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada • Dr. Rick Adachi, Rheumatologist, McMaster University • Dr. Robert Josse, Endocrinologist, University of Toronto • Dr. […]

OUR PATIENT NETWORK COPN: The Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network COPN, the Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network, is the patient arm of Osteoporosis Canada, a national network of people living with osteoporosis. […]

Frequently Asked Questions What causes osteoporosis? No single cause for osteoporosis has been identified. However, certain factors – called risk factors – do seem to play a role in the […]

I am 75 years old. Six months ago, I thought that “zoom” was a word that little boys and girls used when they were playing with toy cars. However, since […]

Exercise Exercise is an important step towards protecting your bones Exercise is for everyone including individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis, including those who have had a spine or hip fracture. If […]

St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in Newfoundland and Labrador St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in Newfoundland and Labrador Breakfree Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) established in March 2024 New Breakfree Fracture Liaison Service […]

Support groups, one of the online programs offered by Osteoporosis Canada, are all about connection. They connect people who not only live with osteoporosis but want to live well with […]

MEET THE CMC FACULTY Dr. Cathy Craven University of Toronto  Toronto, ON Cathy Craven is the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute/ University of Toronto Chair in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation, Professor […]

It is possible to travel safely and enjoyably with osteoporosis, but there are precautions that need to be taken, as well as those related to the pandemic. More tips and […]