The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is a registered not-for-profit, non-governmental foundation based in Switzerland. IOF functions as a global alliance of patient societies, research organizations, healthcare professionals and international companies working to promote bone, muscle and joint health. We do this by: Empowering people to take action to prevent, diagnose and treat bone, muscle and joint disorders Campaigning for policy change to make bone, muscle and joint disorders a healthcare priority Assisting healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care to people with bone, muscle and joint disorders Supporting national osteoporosis societies to maximize their effectiveness in promoting bone, muscle and joint health The International Osteoporosis Foundation works in 95 locations around the world through its 207 national societies. Our vision is a world where healthy musculoskeletal systems work to prevent fragility fractures.
Sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass, is a common consequence of ageing, and poses a significant risk factor for disability in older adults.
Jan 18, 2013
A newly published audit report by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) consolidates information on the status and burden of osteoporosis in 21 countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including the Russian Federation.
Feb 24, 2011
Newly released findings of a multinational survey conducted on behalf of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show clear disparities between patients' and doctors' perceptions of osteoporosis and its management.
Jan 12, 2011
An expert working group of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine…
Dec 27, 2010
Leading experts from the European Society on Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis…
Nov 24, 2010
Three days of critical international discussion and debate, led by a panel of experts from the International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) and the…
Nov 16, 2010
A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) for World Osteoporosis Day puts the spotlight on the severe impact of spinal fractures and calls on health professionals to recognize the signs of these fractures in their patients.
Oct 20, 2010
At a press conference held in Brussels today, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), the Belgian Bone Club and the European Parliament Osteoporosis…
Oct 12, 2010
Preliminary findings from an upcoming new report by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show alarming projections and reveal the poor state of post-fracture care in the Russian Federation and many other countries in the region.
Sep 27, 2010
A comprehensive Argentinean epidemiological study reveals the staggering costs of osteoporosis in the country.
Jul 14, 2010
A new study presented today at the World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) in Florence, Italy shows that DMPA, a commonly used injectible…
May 6, 2010
