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  Jason Tomlinson (Personal Trainer)
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  Hey there! I'm Jason, I'm 20 years old and I have a Diploma of Fitness which gives me the qualification of Fitness Specialist and am ... View profile

  Osteoathritis is a degenerative disease of a particular joint, which is due to cartilage being worn away over time which allows bone to rub against each other, leading to swelling, stifness and pain.
  
  Osteoporsis on the other hand, is when the bone becomes brittle and weaker as you age due to minerals, such as calcium, not being replaced quickly enough in the bone, leading to a lack of bone density which puts the joint at greater risk of cracks and fractures occurring.
  
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  Gaby Wolf (Exercise Physiologist)
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  As an Exercise Physiologist, I specialise in improving the balance, mobility and quality of life of older adults through specific falls prevention exercises. I am ... View profile

  Osteoarthritis (OA)
  
  OA occurs naturally as we age. It is a result of the cartilage wearing away in joints and results in bone rubbing against bone, which can cause pain and discomfort. This often leads to bony spurs forming around the joint. The onset of OA is more rapid if there was a fracture around that joint in earlier years, if the person is overweight or if there is a genetic link to OA in the family. 
  
  
  Osteoporosis
  
  Osteoporosis is when the minerals in the bone, e.g. calcium, cannot be replaced as quickly as they are used resulting in a decrease in bone mass density. As a result the bones become weak and brittle. This increases the likelihod of fractures and can also lead to poor posture, decrease in height and muscle weakness. 
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