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Osteoporosis & Arthritis

*It is essential that you get your GP’s approval before starting any exercise program.

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Please call or email and paperwork can be provided to you.​

“People with Arthritis who exercise regularly have less pain, more energy, improved sleep and better day to day function” - American College of Rheumatology 2022

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In Osteoporosis management, “Exercise can help bones modify their shape and size so they become stronger and this can prevent injuries” - RACGP 2017

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At Breathe Swimming and Fitness, your PT is specially trained to aid you to help manage your condition.

 

  • Keeping active with musculoskeletal diseases such as Osteoporosis, Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions (such as fibromyalgia) can help with your pain tolerance, strengthen your muscles, help with stiff joints and improve your balance 

 

  • People with many different types of arthritis can benefit from moderate intensity, weight-bearing exercise – even if you have inflammatory conditions.

 

  • Exercise can aid in reducing symptoms, improving joint motion and function, enhance coordination and balance and control body weight.

       (American College of Rheumatology 2022)

 

  • With Osteoporosis, exercise has proven to increase bone mineral density – especially high impact exercises.

  • Exercise also improves muscle strength and coordination, which reduces the risk of trauma leading to osteoporotic fractures. 

       (Todd & Robinson 2003)

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  • Regular exercise can help by reducing the rate of your bone loss and conserving your bone tissue. 

       (Better Health 2021)

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Your Personal Trainer can tailor an exercise program to your needs, which can benefit you by:

 

  • Reducing bone loss

  • Conserving remaining bone tissue

  • Improving physical fitness

  • Improving muscular strength

  • Improving reaction time

  • Increasing range of motion in your joints

  • Improving balance and coordination

  • Reducing risk of falls

  • Reducing pain

  • Improving mental health and quality of life

  • (Better Health 2021)

  • Releasing endorphins – a natural pain killer and well-being hormone

  • Relieving muscle soreness

  • Improving overall health

  • Helping prepare you for, or recover from, surgery

  • (Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania 2022)

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PERSONAL TRAINING 

Initial 90 minute Personal Assessment $120

Classes $40 per hour (Max of 3 people per class) 

Private Classes $100 per hour

Paid in blocks as per the school term

Mini bike rental - $20 per week

References

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Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania 2022, ‘Course in Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions’, 10956NAT, Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania, January 2022.

 

American College of Rheumatology 2022, Exercise and Arthritis, American College of Rheumatology, viewed 5 November 2022,  Exercise & Arthritis

 

Better Health, 2021, Osteoporosis and Exercise, Victoria State Government, viewed 5 November 2022, Osteoporosis & Exercise

 

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 2017, Osteoporosis Prevention, Diagnosis and Management in Postmenopausal Women and Men Over 50 Years of Age, 2 edn., Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, East Melbourne VIC.

 

Todd JA & Robinson RJ 2003, ‘Osteoporosis and Exercise,’ Postgrad Med J 2003, no. 79, pp. 320-323.

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