Arthritis & Osteoporosis NT is currently working on developing an Osteoporosis Self Management Program.

Topics within this course include:

ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS

  • Differences between a normal bone and an osteoporotic bone
  • Risk factors for osteoporosis
  • How osteoporosis is diagnosed

DAILY BONE HEALTH

  • Calcium
  • Vitamin D
  • Exercise
  • Detrimental Factors

MANAGING OSTEOPOROSIS

  • Names and information about different types of medicines
  • Pain Management

FALLS PREVENTION

  • Understand risk factors for falls and how to decrease risk of falls
  • Describe safety measures in the home
  • Create a falls management plan

 MEN AND OSTEOPOROSIS

  • Risk factors
  • Investigation, management and treatment
  • Statistics

 

If you would like to register your interest and hear more about this program, please fill in the form below – or contact our office directly on 8948 5232.

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