Exercises for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is currently the major cause of bone fractures in post-menopausal women and older people and is associated with a high personal and medical cost.  Exercise, especially loaded exercise is a major factor in maintaining or increasing bone mass and strength.  Conversely physical inactivity and weightlessness are associated with loss of bone mass.  The onset of osteoporosis is insidious.  40% of bone loss must occur before osteoporosis is evident on x-ray. Females are particularly vulnerable as age progresses, and with the onset of the menopause.  This is because there is a natural decrease in the hormone eostrogen, which causes the loss of calcium from bone and increases the risk of fractures with simple injuries.

COURSE CONTENT

This half day course consists of:

1. explaining the structure of normal and osteoporotic bone;

2. explaining who is most at risk;

3. nutritional advice to boost bone structure

4. exercises to boost bone structure.

Time is given between lectures/practical sessions to appreciate the beautiful surroundings.  Free time can be used to freely explore the area, or go on a guided tour, to learn about the historical and legendry stories of the beautiful Giants Causeway and Antrim Coast.

Lecturer: Alice Trufelli BSC MCSP.  I am a state registered physiotherapist in private practice. I  wish to address health issues, such as exercises for osteoporosis, back pain, diabetes, overweight and lack of fitness, which all can be helped or prevented.

Are you at risk? & What can you do to prevent the onset of Osteoporosis.

Causes of Osteoporosis, or contributory factors

Structure of Osteoporotic Bone

1. Menopause

2. Inactivity

3. Long term steroid treatment.

The course lasts three hours starting at 10.00 am and finishing at 1.00.  Lunch follows and is included in the price.  Participants, however may wish to stay for the remainder of that day to explore the area and repeat the exercises that night to recap on the exercise regime and clarify any queries which they may have.

PRICES

Half day course                                  £35

Bed and Breakfast plus the course                £55

Extra night with evening meal + exercise recap   £35