FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT Determining your risk of breaking a bone Rather than relying solely on the results of a bone mineral density (BMD) test to make treatment decisions for osteoporosis, […]

Bisphosphonate therapy – long term use Recently a study published by Drieling et al in JAGS 2017 described the results of a cohort study of 5120 older women with an […]

Bubl Fashion Feb 7th, 2019 Introducing a new collection from fashion designer, David Dixon, working in partnership with Osteoporosis Canada. LEARN MORE Living with the Disease Get valuable insight into […]

Programs Osteoporosis and You Learn about the disease and gain a better understanding of how you or a loved one can live well with osteoporosis. Topics include nutrition, safe exercise, […]

Legal The information on this site has been developed by Osteoporosis Canada in consultation with its Scientific Advisory Council. This Council is composed of leading Canadian medical and scientific experts […]

Sleeping well is vital for our overall health and well-being. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep, however, getting quality sleep as […]

We are aware of recent press reports concerning the link between two drugs for osteoporosis (alendronate and zoledronate) and the occurrence of a heart condition characterized by an irregular heart […]

Advocate Educate, empower and support In keeping with our mission to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Canada communicates concerns about various […]

Capture the Fracture® (CTF) is a multi-stakeholder initiative, led by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), to facilitate the implementation of Post-Fracture Care (PFC) Coordination Programs, such as Fracture Liaison Services (FLS), for secondary fracture prevention.