Clinicians are being encouraged to refer patients with osteoporosis to a heavy lifting exercise program to improve bone health and reduce the risk of fragility fractures.
Three Griffith University research projects have been successful in gaining grants from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Griffith University researchers conducting a trial to prevent fractures from osteoporosis are looking for more participants after COVID-19 setbacks.
Researchers offer free trials to help reduce burden of osteoporotic fractures in older women.
Free heel bone density checks will be available at the Gold Coast University Hospital onTuesday16 October when it teams up with Griffith University forOsteoporosis Awareness Day(actual date 20 October).
Preventing osteoporotic fracture in older women with vibration or exercise is the aim of a new study at Griffith University.
A new study on high-load exercises for older men expects to see big improvements in bone and muscle strength, aiding in the fight against osteoporosis and without the need for drugs, say Griffith researchers.
Big improvements in strength with no injuries have been the hallmarks of success with a Griffith University study looking at the physical function of post-menopausal women.
Griffith University research projects have been awarded over $11.1m in research funding by the prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Reducing the risk of fractures in older women is the aim of a research study at Griffith University.
