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

  1. Osteoporosis ~ Why is it called a “Silent Thief”?
  2. Key facts about osteoporosis
  3. Prevention strategies for osteoporosis
    – Screening : Structural & movement orientated
    – Education : Nutrition & lifestyle changes
  4. Movement & Exercises
    – Stabilization – FiCoMo concept
    – Movement screening for spine & pelvis
    – Exercises – strength/flexibility/balance
  5. Interactive : Balance test & exercise eg. single leg stance on dominant leg with open & closed eyes
  6. Introduction to International Movement Tests and programmes for osteoporosis in MyPhysio FiCoMo Specialist Centre ~ Physiotherapist’s role in osteoporosis management
  7. Q & A

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