Article

Although physical therapists commonly manage neuromusculoskeletal disorders and
injuries, their scope of practice also includes prevention and wellness. In
particular, this perspective article proposes that physical therapists are well
positioned to address the client's skeletal health by incorporating fracture
prevention into clinical practice with all adults. Fracture prevention consists
primarily of maximizing bone strength and preventing falls. Both of these
initiatives require an evidence-based, multidimensional approach that customizes
interventions based on an individual's medical history, risk factors, and
personal goals. The purposes of this perspective article are: (1) to review the
role of exercise and nutrition in bone health and disease; (2) to introduce the
use of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX(R)) into physical therapist
practice; (3) to review the causes and prevention of falls; and (4) to propose a
role for the physical therapist in promotion of bone health for all adult
clients, ideally to help prevent fractures and their potentially devastating
sequelae.

Langue : ANGLAIS