German Association for Osteoporosis e. V.

Disease profile

Risk factors:

• Genetic endowment
• Hormone deficiency due to menopause or spayed ovaries
• Kidney disease
• Long term cortisone treatment, Hyperthyroidism, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract

In a growing number men are affected as well.

Goals and tasks

Mission:

Our goal is to support therapeutic gymnastics. It can help strengthen and improve flexibility in spite of pain. Besides we visit a thermal spa and meet for a pleasant get together. The group all together has 160 members.

Contact

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