Osteoporosis is a common and severe condition, associated with bones weakening and declining in bone mass. As the bones become more fragile, it rises rates of bone fractures accounting for more than 1.5 million fractures each year (Masi, 2008). The osteoporotic fractures are predominantly located in the hip, pelvis, vertebral, forearm and wrist. It is more prevalent amongst the elderly population. Worldwide, there are approximately 200 million people who suffer from this condition (Reginster and Burlet, 2006). The incidence rate for Osteoporosis is generally higher in females than in males, especially postmenopausal females (Caliri et al., 2007). Although, this skeletal condition is not fatal, osteoporotic fractures are closely linked to premature
