Balance & Bones

May 30th 1-4pm at NE England Fitness in Topsham

Join us for an afternoon of yoga, strength training and panel discussion focused on prevention of osteoporosis. We will discuss bone health and menopause, risk of fractures with aging, screening recommendations and risk factors.

Do you know the risk factors for brittle bone disease with aging? A parent with a hip fracture, history of taking prednisone for more than 3 months, history of bulimia or anorexia, history of rheumatoid arthritis, loss of estrogen, history of hyperparathyroidism, history of cancer, hysterectomy, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and others.

Question and answer with a family nurse practitioner, a pelvic floor therapist, strength and conditioning expert, yoga instructor and physician specializing in DEXA Bone Density screening.

There will be calcium rich smoothies and acai bowls for your enjoyment during the panel discussion.