Osteoporosis
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- What is a Podiatrist?
- When To Call a Doctor
- Keryflex Nail Restoration System
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Foot Problems
- General Statistics
- Achilles Problems
- Arch and Ball Problems
- Common Foot Injuries
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Deformities
- Amniotic Band Syndrome
- Bunions
- Claw Toe
- Clubfoot
- Dysplasia (Epiphysealis Hemimelica)
- Enchondroma
- Flat Feet
- Gordon Syndrome
- Haglund's Deformity
- Hallux Limitus (Stiff Big Toe Joint)
- Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe)
- Hallux Varus
- Hammertoes
- Jackson-Weiss Syndrome
- Mallet Toes
- Metatarsalgia
- Osteomyelitis (Bone Infections)
- Overlapping or Underlapping Toes
- Peroneal Tendon Dislocation/Dysfunction
- Sesamoiditis
- Spurs
- Tarsal Coalition
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Diabetes and Your Feet
- Diseases of the Foot
- Heel Problems
- Nail Problems
- Skin Problems
- Toe Problems
- Vascular/Nerve Problems
- Ankle Problems
- Fungus Problems
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Foot Care
- Basic Foot Care Guidelines
- Self-Assessment Quiz
- Athletic Foot Care
- Blisters
- Bunion Prevention
- Burning Feet
- Children's Feet
- Corns and Calluses
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Foot Care For Seniors
- Fungus Problems
- Ingrown Nails
- Osteoporosis
- Foot Odor and Smelly Feet
- Pedicures
- Foot Self-Exam
- Women's Feet
- Your Feet at Work
- Exercise Those Toes!
- Medical Care
- Fitness and Your Feet
- Shoes
- Links
- Foot Anatomy
- Overview of Foot and Ankle Problems
- Basic Foot Care Guidelines
Your feet may be one of the first places to see the effects of osteoporosis. A stress fracture in the foot is often the first sign.
There is a lot you can do throughout your life to prevent osteoporosis, slow its progression and protect yourself from fractures.
- Include adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in your diet.
- Exercise regularly.