Health Updates Webinar #273 “Bakit Masakit Ang Tuhod Ko?” Osteoporosis Treatment Options

The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
would like to invite you to attend this webinar!

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Webinar #273
February 13, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
“Bakit Masakit Ang Tuhod Ko?”
Osteoporosis Treatment Options

Presenter:
DR. TERESITA JOY P. EVANGELISTA
Professor
Department of Physiology, UP College of Medicine
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, UP – Philippine General Hospital

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Webinar #273
February 13, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
“Bakit Masakit Ang Tuhod Ko?”
Osteoporosis Treatment Options

In the evolving landscape of geriatric care and metabolic bone health, the clinical management of osteoporosis has transitioned from a reactive paradigm to a sophisticated, multidisciplinary strategy focused on proactive fracture prevention and functional optimization. In this week’s episode, we will discuss the complexities of bone density restoration and musculoskeletal resilience. We will discuss how to bridge the gap between pharmacological intervention and the biomechanical realities of patient mobility.

As the global population ages, the prevalence of skeletal fragility necessitates a deeper understanding of the bone remodeling cycle, specifically the delicate equilibrium between osteoclast-mediated resorption and osteoblast-driven formation. While conventional wisdom often limits the conversation to calcium supplementation and basic screening, we will talk about the nuances of advanced pharmacotherapy, including the strategic application of antiresorptive agents and anabolic bone-building medications. We will discuss how a physiatrist’s perspective enhances the standard of care by integrating individualized exercise prescriptions designed to improve postural stability and mitigate the risk of debilitating falls.

Our main discussant is Dr. Teresita Joy P. Evangelista, a renowned professor from the Department of Physiology at the UP College of Medicine and Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the UP – Philippine General Hospital. Join us for another learning-filled episode on how to effectively reduce the incidence of fragility fractures and enhance the overall quality of life for our patient populations.

Together, let us update ourselves on health and medicine!