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Fore! Golfing with Osteoporosis

Fore! Golfing with Osteoporosis

Original Air Date : May 25, 2022

Original Air Date : May 25, 2022

As soon as the early signs of spring appear, golfers start counting down the days until their first tee-off of the season! Golfing is a great outdoor sport, a good form of exercise, can be done on your own or with a group and it’s fun! But for those who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis – you may need to make modifications or choose a different way to play the sport depending on your condition.

Our keynote speakers review exercise and physical activity recommendations, discuss golf movements to modify to prevent fractures and will demonstrate and discuss strategies to modify your golf game and more.


PRESENTERS

Caitlin McArthur

Caitlin McArthur

PhD
Dr. Caitlin McArthur is a registered physiotherapist and Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University in the School of Physiotherapy. She completed her PhD in the Kinesiology department at the University of Waterloo with a specialization in Aging, Health and Well-being. Dr. McArthur’s research focuses on falls, fractures and functional mobility in home and long-term care. She also has expertise in bone health, exercise and physical activity. Dr. McArthur is the recipient of several awards including a CIHR Fellowship and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Silver Quill Award.
Sarah Emery

Sarah Emery

BScPT
Sarah Emery has worked in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation for 42 years. As a BoneFit® trained therapist and as an individual living with a diagnosis of osteoporosis Sarah knows the importance of protecting bones, while staying fit! Since joining Lifemark – Seniors Wellness in 2001, she has advocated for the provision of treatments and exercise programs that always consider the bone health of the individual and as a physiotherapist she works to enhance the functional abilities of individuals as it relates to their completion of activities of daily living – which includes work, sports, and recreational endeavours.

MODERATORS

Kerry Grady

Kerry Grady

MHSC, RD Senior Manager, Scientific and Clinical Programs, Osteoporosis Canada

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