WOMEN'S HEALTH SPECIALISTS PLACING EMPHASIS ON WOMEN'S BONE HEALTH
WOMEN'S HEALTH SPECIALISTS PLACING EMPHASIS ON WOMEN'S BONE HEALTH
3/12/2009
Millions of women risk fracturing a bone due to osteoporosis, and many are unaware that they have this disease. "Osteoporosis can progress painlessly", said Jeremy Singer, M.D., Women's Health Specialists. "Because of this, women may not realize that their bones are becoming fragile until they sustain a fracture," added Dr. Singer. While any bone can be affected, hip and spine fractures are of greater concern. "These types of fractures usually require hospitalization and major surgery. A person's mobility can be significantly impaired, causing prolonged or permanent disability, severe back pain, and deformity," said Dr. Singer.
The only way to diagnose osteoporosis and determine your risk for a future fracture is with a Bone Mineral Density test (BMD). A BMD measures your bone mass to determine whether you need medication to help maintain your bone mass or prevent further bone loss, reducing your risk of fracture.
Women's Health Specialists is offering Bone Mineral Density testing with its state-of-the-art GE Lunar Prodigy Advance densitometer to assess bone health. The test is accurate, noninvasive and painless. "Early diagnosis is critical since osteoporosis can develop undetected for decades," said Dr. Singer.
Dr. Singer encourages women to maintain a healthy lifestyle critical to keeping bones strong. This includes the following.
1. Daily get recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D
2. Engage in weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, low-impact aerobics, dancing, and gardening
3. Don't smoke or quit of you do
4. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
5. When recommended, have a bone density test and take medication
"It's never too early or too late to begin an osteoporosis prevention program," stated Dr. Singer.
For more than 35 years, Women's Health Specialists' highly regarded and modern OB/GYN practice has provided a full range of healthcare services to women through all stages of their lives, through puberty, child-bearing ages, menopause and beyond. The Women's Health Specialist' professional team consists of obstetricians and gynecologists, certified nurse-midwives, nurses and support staff. Services include wellness exams, prenatal care, menopause management, cancer screening and prevention provided in a personalized and comfortable environment from headquarters located adjacent to the Treasure Coast Square mall in Jensen Beach, Florida, with branch offices in Saint Lucie West and Okeechobee.
Women's Health Specialists, a name known and trusted by thousands, is located at 3498 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, Florida; (772) 219-1080. You may also visit their website at www.whsfl.com.
3498 NW Federal Highway
Jensen Beach, FL 34957-4441 Women's Health Specialists
1095 NW St. Lucie West Boulevard
Suite 222
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Women's Health Specialists
115 NE 3rd Street, Suites B & C
Okeechobee, FL 34972 (772) 219-1080
(800) 666-1667