New survey reveals Canadians are largely unaware about osteoporosis and the serious consequences it can have on their health TORONTO, ON (February 2, 2016) – Snow and ice can make walking […]

ABOUT THE DISEASE What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly, quietly weakens bones, often going undiagnosed – even when it breaks them. Osteoporosis is caused by low bone […]

Do you Know Your Risk? For most Canadians, everyday staircases, sidewalks and park slopes are nothing to be feared.

What is osteoporosis? THE “SILENT THIEF” Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture. Known as […]

It is well known that calcium is a necessary nutrient because it plays an essential role in human health, not only for bone development but also for the heart, muscle […]

Our family and friends can form a valuable support team for us as we work through the challenges of living life with osteoporosis. They can be both cheerleaders and caregivers […]

Bed Rest If you have a new spine fracture that is painful, bed rest is recommended during the acute pain stage because lying down puts less pressure on the spine […]

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 […]

If you are on medication for osteoporosis, are you ever tempted to stop taking it? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Studies indicate that especially for those […]