How can I get more information?
University College Dublin
Carmel Keane
UCD Sports Education Officer
at 01-7163870
or e-mail [email protected]
Better Bones Team
The UCD Better Bones Exercise Programme
is a joint initiative of UCD Sport,
UCD Bone Health Physiotherapy Group,
St Vincent’s University Hospital
What the Cost Involves
The cost of the programme is €150. This covers the
initial screening with a member of the UCD Better
Bones team and an introduction to the programme
during week 1 followed by 6 weeks of UCD Better
Bones exercise classes tailored to improve your bone
health. Also included in the package is education on
Osteoporosis and strategies and exercises to reduce
your risk of bone fracture.
How to Register:
Registration takes place at UCD Sport reception desk.
You must complete the UCD Better Bones registration
form and pay €150 by cash / cheque (made payable to
UCD Sport) or by debit/credit card.
Date of Commencement:
Dr Caitriona Cunningham, Dr Catherine Blake,
Dr Ulrik McCarthy Persson,
Chartered Physiotherapists,
UCD School of Public Health,
Physiotherapy and Population Science
UCD
Better Bones
Exercise Programme
Get Stronger and Fitter
Chartered Physiotherapist
Professor Oliver Fitzgerald,
Rheumatologist, St Vincent’s University Hospital
Dr Malachi McKenna,
Endocrinologist, St Vincent’s University Hospital
Susan Van der Kamp,
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Osteoporosis,
St Vincent’s University Hospital
Carmel Keane,
Sport & Exercise Psychologist, UCD Sport
UCD Better Bones programme is delivered by UCD in
partnership with St Vincent’s University Hospital
The dates of the UCD Better Bones programme will
be updated on the UCD Get in Gear website at
www.ucd.ie/getingear or you can e-mail
[email protected] or phone 01-7163870 to request
for your name to be added to the list of interested
participants for the next programme.
St. Vincent’s University Hospital
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Criteria to Participate:
• 55 years of age or older
• Think you are at risk of osteoporosis (brittle
bones)
• Know you already have osteoporosis
• Would like to start exercising to build better
bones
Join the UCD Better Bones Exercise
Programme to improve your bone
health and reduce your chances of
developing osteoporosis
It offers an appropriate entry level exercise
programme for adults and the programme delivers
the following qualities:
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Scientifically Based
Safe and Effective
Not just another exercise programme
FUN!
Educational Aspect:
Topics include exercise advice, safety, and basic
nutrition for healthy bones. Written material will be
provided which the participant can take home
Exercise Elements:
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Posture Improvement
Functional Strength, Balance and Mobility
Fun and Agility
Weight Bearing Exercises
Ball Games and more Fun
Aspects of Delivery:
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Community Recreation
Middle to Older Adults
Group Classes
Sessions delivered by Chartered Physiotherapist
Aims
Build Better Bones:
Improve bone health and decrease the risk of
fractures
Confidence:
Develop better strength and
balance to continue to lead an
active, healthy life
Independence:
Help participants to remain
confident, strong and independent
in daily life
Empowerment:
Give participants the knowledge
to have better control of their
bone health and activity levels
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