Friday, August 3, 2012

August 4, Bone and Joint Day - India



The Indian Orthopaedic Association was founded on the 4th of August 1971.
The day is being celebrated as Bone and Joint Day.

Joining Hands in maintaining the mobility of the nation

http://www.ioaindia.org/

Letter to the Health Minister
http://www.ioaindia.org/IOA-Minister-Letter.pdf


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Bone Health Information


Bone Health - NICHD
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/bone_health.cfm

Exercise for Bone Health - NIH article
http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/bone/bone_health/exercise/default.asp

Breakfasts for Bone Health
http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/living-with-osteoporosis-7/diet-nutrition



Joint Health Information


Keep Your Joints Health - A Complete Guide to Joint Health - CNN article
http://articles.cnn.com/2007-02-27/health/CL.joint.health_1_osteoarthritis-joint-pain-sharon-kolasinski?_s=PM:HEALTH

Caring for Your Joints - WebMD article
http://arthritis.webmd.com/caring-your-joints

Nutrition for Joint Health
http://education.athletesperformance.com/articles-2/articles-from-ap-specialists/using-nutrition-to-support-joint-health/


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