MW Trinity PJ Health Talk : Osteoporosis ~ Why is it called a “Silent Thief”?
Date : 18th June 2016
Time : 3.30pm – 5.00pm (with High-Tea)
Speakers :
- Miss Karolina Golaszewska, M.Sc Physiotherapy (Poland)
- Miss Jacintha Lee Lai Yoong, B.Sc (Hons) Applied Rehab. (Physio UK), MMPA, Certified Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Practitioner (by Kolar, Rehabilitation Prague School)
Topic : Bone Health ~ Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis ~ Why is it called a “Silent Thief”?
- Key facts about osteoporosis
- Prevention strategies for osteoporosis
– Screening : Structural & movement orientated
– Education : Nutrition & lifestyle changes - Movement & Exercises
– Stabilization – FiCoMo concept
– Movement screening for spine & pelvis
– Exercises – strength/flexibility/balance - Interactive : Balance test & exercise eg. single leg stance on dominant leg with open & closed eyes
- Introduction to International Movement Tests and programmes for osteoporosis in MyPhysio FiCoMo Specialist Centre ~ Physiotherapist’s role in osteoporosis management
- Q & A