The word osteopenia really means low bone mass. Well, what does that mean? Back in the early 1990s, the World Health Organization got together for the first time, and said how do we categorize people?

Their average age was 68, and 83% of them had osteoporosis or osteopenia. The result: Bone mineral density improved in the spine and the femur (thigh bone). Standing poses like Warrior I and II ...

and about 100 had to be treated to prevent one radiographic fracture. Thus, cost-effectiveness should be factored into guidelines for treating osteopenia.

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The p-DEXA should not be used to diagnose osteoporosis or osteopenia. Central DEXA A T-score of -1 to 0 and above is considered normal bone density. A T-score between -1 and -2.5 is diagnosed as ...

Following a minor trip or fall, the bones may be more likely to break. You might be told that you have low bone mineral density or osteopenia. This means that your bones are less dense than is normal ...