Specializing in the evaluation of bone health, fracture prevention and, when necessary, the treatment of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a preventable, treatable condition where one’s bones become weak and brittle. One in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will experience osteoporotic fractures during their life.
Here are some of the services our office offers each patient to prevent & treat osteoporosis.
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month!
It’s easier and most cost-effective to prevent a problem rather than solve it. Our team will help put together a customizable plan to prevent osteoporosis.
Hypophosphatasia, or HPP, is an inherited (genetic) metabolic disorder. People with this condition have low levels of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP), which often affects the development of bones and teeth.
Fractures may mend, but the underlying cause also needs to be treated. We provide complete bone health evaluations and treatments to prevent more breaks and fractures.
If anyone was a leader in bone health, it was Dr. Jay Ginther. Ginther founded the Cedar Valley Bone Health Institute after he witnessed the problems poor bone health causes in older adults. His dedication to preventing osteoporosis and other bone health conditions cemented his reputation as a national leader in bone health.
Before his passing in 2021, Dr. Ginther spoke nationwide about the importance of strong bones and how to prevent bone fractures. He was founder and president of the Iowa Bone Club and presented research at National Osteoporosis Foundation and American Society for Bone Mineral Research meetings.
Good morning readers. The new Cedar Valley Bone Health Institute website and blog are up and running. I plan to post once a week on topics related to Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Osteomalacia and metabolic bone disorders. My hope is to continue the great work my mentor and the founder of the Bone Health Institute, Dr. Jay…
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Why bone health? Because it works. It helps people to avoid fractures and stay independent.