By Alexandra Black, Health Promotion Manager at IHRSA

Bone and Joint Action Week, October 12th – 20th, is a week focused on raising awareness for the prevention, treatment, and advances made in various areas of bone and joint health including arthritis, back pain, and osteoporosis. Although physical activity may not be a new advance, it is an accessible means of both prevention and treatment that health providers can recommend to their patients for these bone and joint conditions

The beneficial effects of exercise on conditions of bone and joint health are well documented.…