Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada – Updated August 6, 2013 Calcitonin is a hormone found naturally in our bodies. A synthetic form […]

Osteoporosis is a common but often overlooked disease in men – a broken bone may be the first sign you have it. Often, osteoporosis in men can be secondary to […]

On behalf of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Consultants and Osteoporosis Canada, we would like to announce this year’s Lindy Fraser Award winner as chosen by the members of the SAC. […]

Now that spring is officially here, many of us are excitedly waiting until we can get outside and into our balcony or backyard gardens. The pandemic has made outdoor interests […]

LIVING WELL WITH OSTEOPOROSIS Managing osteoporosis to live a full and active life You Are Not Alone It is common to feel anxious about your health or lifestyle when diagnosed […]

Treatments Did you know? Osteoporosis leads to fragility fractures. These are broken bones that happen from a minor injury but that have major consequences such as pain, disability and sometimes […]

Get Involved What you can do We were the world’s first-ever osteoporosis-dedicated organization, the first to establish guidelines for long-term treatment and exercise, and the first to introduce fracture risk […]

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 […]