Appendices
Normal Healthy Bone: Bone Affected by Osteoporosis
Appendix B
Appendix A
Appendix C
T-Score below 0 | T-Score = 0 | T-Score above 0 |
Bones are less dense than the average younger population | Bones are the same density as the average younger population | Bones are denser than the average younger population |
Appendix D
(Tables constructed using information available from Osteoporosis Australia website)
Z-Score below 0 | Z-Score = 0 | Z-Score above 0 |
Bones are below average density for your age/gender. | Bones are average for your age/gender. | Bones are above average density for your age/gender. |
Appendix E
Type of Exercise | Example |
Dynamic abdominal exercises | Sit ups |
Twisting movements | Golf Swings |
Trunk flexion | Bending forward |
High impact exercise | Jumping |