Safe Movement & Exercise with Low Bone Mass: Preventing Fractures Associated with Secondary Osteoporosis
Safe Movement & Exercise with Low Bone Mass: Preventing Fractures Associated with Secondary Osteoporosis
1 hour
Overview
Many individuals living with cancer experience low bone mass through secondary osteoporosis related to medication use or the cancer disease process.
Low bone mass increases the risk for fractures, which can cause pain, disability, impaired quality of life, and increased risk of mortality. Safe movement and exercise can contribute to fracture prevention but must be implemented safely and effectively.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe cancer-related sources of secondary osteoporosis.
- Implement fracture prevention strategies through safe movement and exercise for individuals experiencing cancer.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Caitlin McArthur
Dr. Caitlin McArthur is an assistant professor in the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on improving the effectiveness of and access to rehabilitation for people living with chronic health conditions across the continuum of care, particularly home and long-term care. She is interested in fall and fracture prevention and improving functional mobility.
With a passion to improve mobility and quality of life of clinically complex older adults, Dr. McArthur is a lead instructor of the continuing education course Bone Fit™ hosted by Osteoporosis Canada which teaches exercise professionals about safe movements, physical activity, and exercise for people with osteoporosis (www.bonefit.ca). Dr. McArthur is also an interRAI fellow (www.interrai.org). Read more about her research here.
Join Dr. Caitlin McArthur and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for this live webinar: "Safe Movement & Exercise with Low Bone Mass: Preventing Fractures Associated with Secondary Osteoporosis".
The instructors
The Seniors’ Health Division (SHD) is a special interest group within the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. SHD is committed to providing members with services related to older adult health and physiotherapy practice.
It is comprised of physiotherapists from across Canada who work with older adults in a variety of practice settings, including acute geriatric care, geriatric rehabilitative and restorative units, long term care settings, community based and home care settings.
SHD is a member of The International Association of Physical Therapists working with Older Persons.
Vision of the Seniors' Health Division: Older Canadians are moving, moving more and moving better with the help of physiotherapists.
Mission of the Seniors' Health Division: To support our members in providing excellent physiotherapy care to optimize the independence and quality of life of older adults.
We are committed to education physiotherapists ad the general public about the essential role of cancer rehabilitation in the continuum of cancer care.
Our vision is to improve the quality of life, independence and well-being of individuals affected by cancer.
Our Mission to promote and advance the practice of physical therapy for cancer patients and survivors by promoting ongoing evidence-based education, facilitating inter-professional collaboration, and fostering the exchange of clinical and research knowledge between its members.
We strive to advocate for the unique role of physiotherapists in the continuum of cancer care; Increase public awarenes of the benefits of physiotehrapy in the care of cancer patients and survivors; Ensure that patients have unencumbered access to cancer rehabilitation services; Promote ongoing professional development; Encourage the development and publication of research within the field of oncology; Provide its members with opportunities for networking and collaboration
