A patient reports to physical therapy and states that their bone mineral density testing T-score is −0.8.What is the correct interpretation of this data?

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A T-score of −1.0 or higher represents a normal score. Scores of −1.5 to
−2.5 can be classified with osteopenia, whereas patients with scores of −2.5 or lower should be diagnosed with osteoporosis.

A Patient Reports to Physical Therapy and States That Their