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[Physio Explained] Practical Osteoporosis management for Physios with Dr Lora Giangregorio
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In this episode we explore all things to do with managing patients with Osteoporosis. We cover: Factors to consider in treating patients with Osteoporosis Importance of fall risk in fracture risk Risk assessment calculators and how to use these Exercise prescription with this patient population, including those with vertebral fractures Recommendations regarding more structured exercise/involvement in sports Risks clinicians need to be aware of in this patient population Want to learn more about managing patients with Osteoporosis? Lora recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Strategies for Osteoporosis Management and Fracture Prevention” where she goes into further depth on managing patients with low bone density. 👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-giangregorio Lora Giangregorio, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo, and a Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging. She completed her PhD in Human Biodynamics at McMaster University. She leads the Bone Health and Exercise Science Lab, where her team conducts research on physical activity for older adults and people with osteoporosis. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/
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In this episode we explore all things to do with managing patients with Osteoporosis. We cover: Factors to consider in treating patients with OsteoporosisImportance of fall risk in fracture riskRisk assessment calculators and how to use theseExercise prescription with this patient population, including those with vertebral fracturesRecommendations regarding more structured exercise/involvement in sportsRisks clinicians need to be aware of in this patient populationWant to learn more about ma...
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