Rechnitzer Annual Lecture Series

Lora Giangregorio is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Bone Health and Exercise Science Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. She received her doctorate at McMaster University. Her research interests include using medical imaging technologies to evaluate bone strength and muscle size and density in response to intervention after neurologic injury, evaluating the effects of interventions (e.g. exercise) for reducing fracture risk in high risk individuals, and knowledge translation.

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Fall-related injuries, including fractures, are the number one cause of hospitalization in older adults. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that results in low bone strength, and an increased risk of fractures. Balance, muscle strength, and bone strength decline with age, leading to an increased risk of falls and fall-related injuries, including fractures. Balance and functional training, with or without resistance training, can prevent falls. During this presentation you will learn about what osteoporosis is, and what clinical practice guidelines and other research says about the benefits and harms of balance and functional training, resistance training, and other types of exercise when it comes to fall and fracture prevention. The presentation will also include practical tips on participating in strength and balance training, including ideas for progressing your exercise program, or how to modify it for certain bone or joint concerns.

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