OSTEOPOROSIS & FALL PREVENTION

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The Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy is holding a free public educational evening on Thursday 17th November (7-9pm)

There will be talks by Enid Gill (Tai Chi Teacher) and Adrian Dilworth (Registered Osteopath).

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become very brittle and may break, even with a low impact fall. It is more prevalent in women, however it is estimated that one in five men over the age of 50 suffer bone breaks due to steoporosis. We will look at the mechanism of osteoporosis, the most common fractures and the impact they have on day to day life.

We will also talk about osteopathic care, pain management, and steps that can be taken to help prevent the incidence of fractures occurring.

Sometimes called Meditation in Movement, Tai Chi Chuan is a traditional Chinese practice using
the slowed execution of fighting movements to relax the upper body while strengthening lower
limbs, and centering the mind and breath. Through this ancient practice, we will look at how
these traditional exercises can assist in fall prevention and bone health.



BOOKINGS
This talk is free and open to the general public. Spaces are limited, so you need to book your
place online, by sending an email to info@putneyclinic.co.uk or by calling us on 020 8789 3881.
To book your place online, visit:
www.putneyclinic.co.uk/public-educational-talks

October 31, 2016