Summer Activities – Racquet Sports

Original Air Date : May 6, 2026

During the summer months, there are many ways to exercise, participate in organized sports and simply enjoy activities in the great outdoors. Join Osteoporosis Canada with Dr. Caitlin McArthur, Associate Professor in the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University, who will be hosting four webinars focusing on different summer activities and sports.

Racquet sports including tennis, pickleball, squash and badminton are fun ways to stay active but if you have osteoporosis, may need to be modified to be enjoyed safely.

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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.

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Tracie Napoli

Director, Marketing and Communications, Osteoporosis Canada

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