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Overview
On Thursday October 29th, the Canadian Osteoporosis Patient
Network (COPN) hosted its third virtual education forum on the topic of falls and fracture
prevention.
The forum was moderated by Tanya Long, National Education Manager,
Osteoporosis Canada, and co-led by Dr. Cathy Arnold and physiotherapist Rebecca Gruber.
Dr. Cathy Arnold's presentation provided an overview of falls, their
societal impact, factors that contribute to falls and fractures, as well as intervention strategies.
Following Dr. Arnold's presentation, physiotherapist Rebecca Gruber focused on the relationship between
falls, fractures and osteoporosis. Risk reduction strategies and exercises for limiting falls and fractures
for people living with osteoporosis were also discussed.
The educational forum was accessed by over 200 people across Canada, many
of them people living with osteoporosis. It was well received, and was a successful additional resource,
providing valuable information and fall/fracture-prevention tips, as well as yet another way to live better
with osteoporosis. Thank you to our presenters, moderator, and participants for a great event.
The presenters
Dr. Cathy Arnold B.Sc.P.T.,M.Sc.
Cathy Arnold is an Associate Professor in Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a
licensed physical therapist in Saskatchewan and has worked in gerontology and musculoskeletal health for over
20 years. Her research has spanned many areas related to physical therapy practice and in the last several
years her research has focused on fall prevention and bone health for older adults, with a particular
interest in investigating the impact of different exercise programs on fall risk. She is a member of the
Saskatoon Falls Prevention Consortium and the Saskatchewan Senior Falls and Injury Prevention Strategy.
Rebecca Gruber, BPT, MSc (Physiotherapist).
Rebecca Gruber is a physiotherapist and co- owner of One Step Ahead Mobility Physiotherapy, a unique clinic
focused on rehabilitation and fitness for adults with chronic conditions such as osteoporosis. Rebecca holds
an MSc in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Toronto, where she is a lecturer in the Department of
Physical Therapy. She has worked as a clinician and program coordinator in hospital, government, and
community settings for the past 22 years. She has extensive knowledge and experience in developing,
implementing, and evaluating chronic illness management and falls prevention programs, and has published and
presented on these subjects throughout North America.
Fall and Fracture Prevention - Click here to view presentation
Virtual Forum Archives
1. Enjoy Summer Activity with
Confidence - Click here for more information and Click here for "Q & A" document
2. Osteoporosis Medications:
Benefits and Risks - Click here for more
information
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