11:00

  • Title Osteoporosis
  • Presenter Janine Dawson
  • Organisation Arthritis NSW
  • Presenters Bio

    Janine is the Osteoporosis Educator for Arthritis NSW. Arthritis NSW represents both people with arthritis and osteoporosis as well as the health professionals involved in their care. We do this by :

    • Informing the community about arthritis
    • Encouraging early medical intervention; promote the benefits of physical activity
    • Provision of information seminars, community programs and on-line education
    • Coordination of branches and support groups
    • Supporting research into arthritis and the provision of grants
    • Provision of a yearly camp for children with juvenile arthritis

  • Session Outline

    The session will examine:

    • What is osteoporosis?
    • Are you at risk?
    • How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
    • How much calcium do we need and where can we get it?
    • Does exercise have an effect on osteoporosis?
    • Bones and osteoporosis
    • Maximising peak bone mass
    • Managing osteoporosis
    • The Role of Vitamin D
    • Medicines

  • Duration 50 mins
  • Bring/Wear N/A
  • Where to meet TBA
  • Session Code T1100d