Online Osteoporosis Education
- Get helpful information on how to improve quality of life
- Classes cover a range of topics including diet, exercise and medications related to osteoporosis
- Easily attend online classes from the comfort of home
Our Mission
The Northern Alberta Osteoporosis Program was created to support patients with osteoporosis through education, outreach and research. Our aim is to empower patients to make informed decisions on treatment approaches and lifestyle changes that will allow them to live a healthy fracture-free life.
Upcoming Classes
We offer the following online classes throughout the year. Please register to join our mailing list to hear about upcoming classes.
Your Daily Routine-Moving Safely
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
- Identify what good posture will look like and briefly explain why maintaining good posture is important for safe movement
- Demonstrate, independently and using good posture, how to implement proper body mechanics while executing different common daily activities to encourage active living
- Identify a minimum of three Do’s and three Don’ts for Safe Movement
- Demonstrate the hip hinge and identify specific activities of daily living (ADLs) that could be done with the hip hinge in mind
Exercise and You
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
- Assess my personal activity level in relation to both the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines and the Osteoporosis Canada recommendations for bone health
- Identify what I am doing well and what I can improve on in terms of exercise for bone health
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing a basic routine of everyday strength exercises
- Create an activity plan for bone health by setting a SMART goal for a personal exercise routine
Strengthening and Resistance Exercises
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
- Assess my personal activity level in relation to both the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines and the Osteoporosis Canada recommendations for bone health
- Identify what I am doing well and what I can improve on in terms of exercise for bone health
- Briefly explain the significance of strength exercises in managing my bone health
- Perform strengthening exercises safely and correctly
- Create a personal exercise routine for bone health by setting a SMART goal for strength training
Frequently asked questions
These classes are completely free.
For now, these classes will not be available as recordings but that may come!
These classes will take about one hour per session, including time for questions.
For now, these classes are only open to patients of the Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic at Kaye Edmonton Clinic. We plan to expand to the general public in the near future.
Registration Form
Registration is currently restricted to KEC Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic patients only.