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OI Issues: Maintaining Health During the Adult Years

WEBIn general, a good daily multivitamin pill will be sufficient for adults with OI and exotic vitamin supplements are not required. Diet: OI adults with short stature may require less …

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Exercise and Activity: Key Elements in the Management of OI

WEB11/27/2022. Exercise and Activity: Key Elements in the Management of OI. Introduction. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a connective tissue disorder characterized by fragile …

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OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA ADULT HEALTH TOOLKIT

WEB4 Greetings from the OI Foundation! The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation is pleased to offer the Adult Health Toolkit: Information for Adults Living with OI, Their Families, and …

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Nutrition and OI

WEBCalcium and Bone Health Calcium is needed to develop peak bone mass until about age 30. After that, calcium is needed to maintain bone mass. (1-3)

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Navigating Adult Health – OI Foundation

WEBThe Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation is pleased to introduce the Adult Health Toolkit: Information for Adults Living with OI, Their Families, and Medical Professionals to help …

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Facts about Osteogenesis Imperfecta for Medical …

WEBOsteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a lifelong systemic connective tissue disorder. Although the hallmark is fragile bones, this connective tissue abnormality is expressed in many …

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Fast Facts on Osteogenesis Imperfecta

WEBOI is caused by genetic defects that affect the body’s ability to make strong bones. In dominant (classical) OI, a person has too little type I collagen or a poor quality of type I …

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OIF National Conference 2024 – Omaha, Nebraska – OI Foundation

WEBJoin us for the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (OI) National Conference on July 19-21, 2024! More than 600 members of the OI community will come together for three …

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The IMPACT Survey – OI Foundation

WEBThe IMPACT Survey provides a large global dataset describing the experiences of the OI community. The results of this survey are being used to improve …

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Physical and Occupational Therapists

WEBGuide to Treating Osteogenesis Imperfecta. The Role of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Managing OI. When working with individuals and families living with OI, …

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Nutrition and OI

WEBConsult with a doctor or physical therapist about increasing physically activity. Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation • 656 Quince Orchard Rd, Suite 650 • Gaithersburg, MD 20878 …

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About OI – OI Foundation

WEBAbout OI. Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. It is also known as “brittle bone disease.”. Osteogenesis …

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Social and Emotional Issues of Living with OI

WEBIt has been described as a chronic disorder with crisis periods. Living with a lifelong health condition like OI is stressful at times. Many people with OI and their families cope very …

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Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium (BBDC) – OI Foundation

WEBAn Important Part of the OI Foundation Research Program . Dr. Brendan Lee, Principal Investigator for the BBDC. The Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium is part of the National …

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Surgery Planning for Your Child’s Surgery

WEBHold hands, sing softly, or, if your child can be out of bed, sit in a rocking chair. Deep breathing together can help your child relax tense muscles. Be positive and reassuring …

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Facts about Osteogenesis Imperfecta

WEB8. Orthopedic Care: There are many issues that influence the orthopedic management of adults with osteogenesis imperfecta. These include the severity of bony deformity, …

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Clinic Directory – OI Foundation

WEBBirmingham, AL 35233. Website. 205-638-5025 (Dr. McCormick) 205-638-5027 (Dr. Ashraf) Children. ARIZONA. Children’s Clinics Comprehensive Care for Kids &Teens. Tucson, …

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Events For Medical Professionals – OI Foundation

WEBMichael P Whyte, MD Emeritus Professor of Medicine Washington University in Saint Louis Read More.

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Events for March 2024 – OI Foundation

WEBOI and Bone Health Clinic Town Hall. Our next OI Clinic Town Hall Meeting will occur on October 28th, 2021 from 3-5pm ET. To register to attend, click the Register Now button …

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