Gradually Increasing Activity: Recovery Guidelines Your doctor may recommend that you intersperse rest with periods of standing or walking throughout the day. You can start with even a few minutes […]

Spine Fractures Broken bones in the spine are referred to as vertebral compression fractures or spine fractures. The spine is one of the most common sites of broken bones as […]

Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Zahra Bardai, and Dr. Emma Billington. Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and […]

Osteoporosis can have a significant impact on our physical and emotional well-being including how broken bones and the diagnosis of osteoporosis can affect our sexuality and intimacy. Sexuality can be […]

“Patient engagement” is a concept that first appeared around the year 2000 in the United States and is now a growing movement in many countries, including Canada. The core idea […]

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 […]

Chilliwack General Hospital, BC Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention funds new Fracture Liaison Service Program in Chilliwack, BC Chilliwack General Hospital is thrilled to launch a new Fracture Liaison Service […]

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. […]

The Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital 2nd FLS Site in Newfoundland and Labrador New Breakfree Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) established in March 2024 Read more BROOKFIELD […]