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YOUR PATHWAY TO BETTER BONE HEALTH
Welcome to our Patient Resource Hub
Information to support you after a recent fracture, or if you are concerned about your bone health. Whether you were seen in a fracture clinic as part of our Fracture Screening and Prevention Program (FSPP), or found this page while searching for reliable guidance online, these resources explain what your fracture may mean, what steps come next, and how to protect your bones moving forward.
I've broken a bone
Start with the Fracture Journey to understand why it happened and how to prevent the next one.
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I'm concerned about my bones
Learn about exercise, nutrition, treatment options, and preventing falls at home.
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Your Fracture Journey
Have you broken a bone from a slip, trip or fall? In this free online journey, learn more about:
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Why you may have broken your bone
What a fragility fracture is, and why a break from a slip, trip or fall is worth acting on.
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How you can reduce your risk of breaking another bone
The steps that make the biggest difference, and what to ask your provider at your next visit.
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Management options including exercise, nutrition and prescription medication
Exercise Booklet
Evidence-based guidelines developed by physicians, exercise professionals, researchers and patients — with practical advice to help you apply them.
- Exercise tips to prevent falls and fractures
- Safe, osteoporosis-friendly movement
- Yoga, Pilates, walking and running
- Tools to plan your routine
Exercise Videos
In partnership with the University of Waterloo and the Geras Centre, Osteoporosis Canada created a video series on safe, effective exercise — sharing the stories of four people and how they stay active.
Treatment Options
Evidence-based information on medications — how they work, who they're for, and what to expect during treatment.
- When treatment is recommended
- Types of medication
- How treatments reduce fracture risk
- Duration of therapy and reviews
- Calcium, vitamin D and lifestyle
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How to reduce your risk of a fall and fracture
Home hazards, personal risk factors, a room-by-room checklist and a Bone Fit trainer near you.
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How to manage the pain of a broken bone
What to expect as a break heals, and when to call your provider.
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FREE TO DOWNLOAD
Patient handouts in six languages
Ask your healthcare provider for printed copies, or download them here.
Your Guide to Strong Bones
Good nutrition, calcium and vitamin D for strong bones.
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Too Fit to Fracture
Evidence-based recommendations to help reduce your risk of fractures.
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Find a Bone Fit™ trained exercise professional near you. Bone Fit™ professionals are specially trained to provide safe, effective and evidence-based exercises for clients with osteoporosis.