Blocking Osteoporosis through Nutrition, Exercise and Education
Exercise is important for individuals with, or at risk for osteoporosis. Regular weight-bearing exercise helps to maintain bone mass and reduce your risk of falling.
You will leave this program with an understanding of:
- What osteoporosis is
- How to perform safe, effective exercise to improve your bone and overall health
- A home-based exercise program
- How to ensure adequate calcium and Vitamin D in your diet; and
- How to go about your daily activities without putting yourself at risk for fracture
The program consists of two 90 minutes classes each week for three weeks. The session begins with a classroom lecture and then the group exercises together.
Classes are held at the Kinsmen Reh-Fit Centre, located at 1390 Taylor Avenue.
The fall session will begin:
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - Thursday, October 21, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: Members - $45
Non-members - $65
For more information, please contact Janet Antoshko, BPE (course conductor) at 477-3456 or by e-mail at jantoshko@vgh.mb.ca.
To register, please contact the Reh-Fit Centre at 488-8023 for a registration package which must be completed and returned prior to the first class or register online at www.reh-fit.com.
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