Bone Health and Exercise: Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis

Saturday 29th October, 2011
Time: 9am - 5pm

Location: St Thomas’s NHS Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH.

Presenters:
- Jane Simmonds PD, MA, PG Dip, BApp, MCSP, MMACP.
- Glenn Withers BPhysio, MAPA, MCSP, MOCPPP, Cert. Pilates, MAPPI.
- Paul Stern BSc (Hons), MSc, MCSP.

Aim:
To provide evidence based overview of the role of exercise in prevention and management of osteoporosis.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will...
1. Gain an understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology of osteoporosis
2. Appreciate the evidence base for exercise in preventing and managing osteoporosis
3. Have theoretical and practical of a range of outcome measures and management skills

Cost: £80 Members, £100 non members (includes ACPET membership)

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Study Day Confidence in Prescribing Exercise

Friday 11th March 2011
Time: 9am - 5pm

Location: Room B, The Lloyd Adams Centre, Poole Hospital, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB.

Presenters: Paul Stern BSc(Hons) MSc MCSP MACPET.
Facilitators: Sarah Jenkins BSc(Hons) MCSP MACPET.
Carol Clarke BSc(Hons) MCSP MACPET

The Poole Hospital NHS Trust (BH152JB) is located a short walk up the hill from Poole town centre. The Lloyd Adams centre is within the hospital grounds to the rear of the main buildings (on the Parkstone road side). There is a pay and display multistorey car park, a shop and a canteen on site. There will be free tea and coffee throughout the day.

Course Description
This study day will comprise of lectures & practical sessions exploring the different components of exercise prescription. Delegates will receive up-to-date information on physical activity recommendations and how this can be translated into practical exercise prescription for patients, with a focus on writing individual circuit and exercise programs.

Theory will include an overview of physiological benefits of physical activity; exercise physiology and components of an exercise session. Case studies throughout the day will encourage critical thinking and application of learning. Practical work will include demonstration, working in pairs, testing muscular fitness, and use of equipment.

Suitable clothing should be worn for the practical component and participation will be encouraged but is not compulsory.

Workbooks are included.

Cost: £60 Members, £75 non members (includes ACPET membership)

For additional information call Sarah Jenkins (ACPET officer) on 01202 442473.

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