Online 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
After A Fracture
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
- Identify the 3 stages of pain following a fracture
- Identify the 4 most common sites for broken bones due to osteoporosis
- Identify and demonstrate a minimum of 3 methods for maintaining a neutral spine independently, focusing on safe movements and good posture
Medications that improve bone health
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
I will be able to…
- Briefly describe how each medication or therapy works
- Describe how these medications are taken
- Identify common side effects for each medication or therapy
- Identify medications that increase my risk of having a fracture
Posture and Balance Exercises
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
I will be able to…
- Assess my personal activity level in relation to the Canadian Exercise guidelines/Canadian Physical Activities Guidelines, and the Osteoporosis Canada guidelines
- Describe what good posture looks like
- Identify cues that help me maintain or improve my posture
- Demonstrate the ability to safely perform a daily routine of balance training exercises
- Create an activity plan by setting SMART goals for a personal exercise routine
Introduction to Bone Health
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
- Briefly describe the bone growth cycle
- List 4 lifestyle requirements for strong bones
- List 2 nutrients needed for good bone health
- State the definition of osteoporosis
- Briefly describe the relationship between osteoporosis and broken bones or fractures
- Identify a minimum of 3 risk factors for developing osteoporosis that cannot be changed
- Identify a minimum of 3 risk factors for developing osteoporosis that can be changed
My Everyday Nutrition
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
- Briefly describe the roles Calcium and Vitamin D play in my bone health
- State the daily recommended Vitamin D intake for adults
- Identify a minimum of 2 ways to increase my Calcium intake
- Briefly describe the role protein plays in my bone health
- Identify a minimum of 3 factors that can harm my bone health
My Bones and Me: Making Sense of Bone Density
Learning Objectives
I will be able to…
I will be able to…
- Briefly explain the significance of low bone mass
- Discuss at least one approach for treating low bone mass
- Describe how bone mineral density is measured and what it is measuring
- List a minimum of two reasons for a bone density test to be performed
- Describe how BMD tests are interpreted
- Identify the difference between my BMD and my fracture risk
- Identify a minimum of two gender-based facts about osteoporosis or low bone density
Aerobic Exercise
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 how much aerobic exercise is needed for health benefits
- Identify the difference between weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing aerobic exercise and why this is important for those with osteoporosis
- Create a plan to continue or add aerobic exercise into my weekly routine