Healthy Bones Australia, formerly Osteoporosis Australia, provides the following latest clinical guidelines and position statements which have been developed with Australia’s leading experts and researchers in collaboration with relevant professional associations.
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RACGP Clinical Guidelines for Osteoporosis
RACGP and Osteoporosis Australia Clinical Guidelines
View SummaryOsteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and management in postmenopausal women and men over 50 years of age.
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Position Statement on the Management of Osteoporosis – Second Edition
Position Statement on the Management of Osteoporosis – Second Edition
View Position StatementThis Position Statement was first issued following a National Forum in 2019 with leading Australian bone health experts to provide concise and current guidance on common issues requiring clarification for GPs, including:
- identification;
- investigation; and
- treatment options/duration for patients at risk
This second edition (April 2020) compliments current RACGP Guidelines.
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Calcium and Vitamin D Position Statement
Calcium and Vitamin D Position Statement
View Position StatementPosition Statement on latest evidence for role of calcium and vitamin D as reviewed by the Bone Health Australia (formerly Osteoporosis Australia) Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee. December 2017.
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Exercise and Sports Science Australia Exercise Position Statement
Exercise and Sports Science Australia Exercise Position Statement
View Position StatementExercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) position statement on exercise prescription for the prevention and management of osteoporosis. 2016.