For many people, osteoporosis feels like something that happens much later in life and something to think about decades down the road. It’s often associated with aging or frailty, and many assume it will be obvious if their bones become weak. In reality, osteoporosis often develops quietly over many years, often without any obvious warning signs. For some families, the first sign can come unexpectedly, through a fracture that seems to happen from a relatively minor fall.
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Jaimie Colonna, PT, is a physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor with more than 20 years of experience. She practices with Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in the greater Philadelphia area and serves as a peer educator for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. A BoneFit™–trained professional, Jaimie integrates evidence-based exercise, fall prevention education, and functional movement training to support individuals living with osteoporosis and those seeking to protect their bone health. She is committed to fostering stronger collaboration among physical therapists, physicians, and nutrition professionals to promote early, proactive attention to bone health and empower individuals to move with strength and confidence.
On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill sits down with Dr. Jaimo Ahn, an orthopedic trauma surgeon specializing in hip, pelvic, and complex fracture care, to discuss why hip fractures are far more serious than many people realize—and what patients and families need to know immediately after a fall.
A medida que envejecemos, proteger nuestra salud se vuelve esencial para mantener la independencia, mantenernos activos y seguir haciendo las cosas que amamos. Para los adultos de 50 años y más, la enfermedad neumocócica puede presentar riesgos graves para la salud, lo que lleva a infecciones como la neumonía, infecciones de la sangre y meningitis que pueden resultar en hospitalización y largos períodos de recuperación.
For many people, osteoporosis feels like something that happens much later in life and something to think about decades down the road. It’s often associated with aging or frailty, and many assume it will be obvious if their bones become weak. In reality, osteoporosis often develops quietly over many years, often without any obvious warning signs. For some families, the first sign can come unexpectedly, through a fracture that seems to happen from a relatively minor fall.
Jaimie Colonna, PT, is a physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor with more than 20 years of experience. She practices with Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in the greater Philadelphia area and serves as a peer educator for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. A BoneFit™–trained professional, Jaimie integrates evidence-based exercise, fall prevention education, and functional movement training to support individuals living with osteoporosis and those seeking to protect their bone health. She is committed to fostering stronger collaboration among physical therapists, physicians, and nutrition professionals to promote early, proactive attention to bone health and empower individuals to move with strength and confidence.
