Knowledge is the best medicine. Prevention: Review recipes, exercise tips, and dietary guidelines to keep your bones healthy. Detection: Learn the signs of osteoporosis and how to measure bone density. Treatment: Gain valuable insight into treatment options along a continuum of patient care. of women who suffer from osteoporosis or low bone mass8 Find lifestyle suggestions for strong bones and potential treatment options if you’re affected by osteoporosis at www.helpingbacks.com/osteoporosis. of Americans suffering from osteoporosis who are men1 your optimal lifetime skeletal mass is achieved9 – The percentage of American adults who consume the recommended daily allowance of calcium8 – The percentage of your bone density that’s a result of genetics10 – Age at which men begin to lose bone mass by the same rate as women11 – The percentage of Americans suffering from osteoporosis who are women1 800 – The IUs of vitamin D recommended daily for adults age 50 and over12 elemental calcium recommended daily for adults age 50 and over12 To schedule a consultation, please contact: The number of Americans affected by osteoporosis and osteopenia1 Bibliographic information can be found online at www.helpingbacks.com/footnotes. Osteoporosis: Information you can stand on. www.HelpingBacks.com Literature Number: 1000-025-010 Rev None DDM/PS Copyright © 2009 Stryker Printed in USA

Keep your bones healthy for life. Osteoporosis, meaning “porous bone,” is a gradual disease that slowly extracts calcium and minerals from your skeleton. Over time, bones weaken, often leading to easy fracture. Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are among the most common and they may be painful, limit daily activities, and compromise quality of life.1 Osteoporosis is often preventable and treatable when detected early. Here are some suggestions for improving your bone health: Prevention Calcium and Vitamin D: The National Osteoporosis Foundation advises all men and women older than 50 to...