Bonefit

Do you work with people who have Osteoporosis?  If so, we can help you attain knowledge and practical skills for prescribing, designing and adapting safe exercise programs that can help reduce the risk of fractures due to bone loss.

If you are a: Physical Therapist, Certified Kinesiologist or CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist	If you are a: Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Rehabilitation Aid or Personal Support Worker (overseeing or implementing exercise programs)

Who developed this training?

Osteoporosis Canada, the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for osteoporosis, has developed the Bone Fit™ course with the help of experts in the field and input from patients.   Read more about the background and development of the Bone Fit™ course here.

What you learn:

Our workshop is comprised of two parts:

1)  a web-based 3-part learning module which is completed prior to the workshop covering osteoporosis basics, identification of at-risk population, fracture risk assessment, and an overview of the most current research on safe movement.

2)  a comprehensive, practical and applied workshop covering safe exercise prescription & adaptation; safe adaptation of activities, gym exercises, Yoga & Pilates.

All material presented is rooted in anatomical principles and the most recent research and best practices in the management of Osteoporosis.

What are the benefits of completing Bone Fit Training?

• An ongoing relationship with, and support from, Osteoporosis Canada through OC Chapters and/or OC Area Managers (Ontario only)

• Inclusion into our Bone Fit™ Community of Practice

• Listing on our Bone Fit™ Practitioner Locator

• Access to new research summaries and pertinent guidelines which may impact your practice through Bone Fit™ webinars and member updates.

• Opportunities for the Bone Fit™ Trained members to be called upon for speaking engagements,  instructor training, and involvement in research.

If I have Osteoporosis, why should I consult a Bone Fit™ trained provider regarding my exercise and activity?

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