Better Bones exercise classes and information sessions

Exercise classes – Jan 2022

(Free for people living, working or studying in Kingston or belong to Kingston GP Surgery)

Osteoporosis Class (12 weeks) New Malden Library, Kingston Road KT3 3LY

Starting 12th Jan 2022, Wednesdays 13.00-14.00pm.

If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia or at risk of developing them. Some risk factors include - A broken bone after a minor bump or fall, family history of hip fracture or osteoporosis, early menopause (before 45), rheumatoid arthritis, Cancer, regularly taking corticosteroid tablets, smoking, or consuming more than 3 units of alcohol per day.

Osteoarthritis Knee Class (12 weeks) using Zoom

Starting 12th Jan 2022, Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am.

If you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in your knee.

Strength and Balance Class (5 weeks-pilot) using free phone line (if enough interest only)

Starting 11th Jan 2022, Tuesdays 10.30-11.15am

Anyone who is in need of full body strength and balance workout.

Please let us know:

If you are unable to attend these sessions but interested in future sessions (face to face or online as we are planning on alternating the sessions each term).

Places are limited. Please register by contacting

Tel: 0300 123 8086

Email: swlccg.betterbones@nhs.net

         Information Sessions (Jan –March 2022)

(free for anyone interested, out of borough clients, families and friends welcome)

No need for advance booking, just turn up on the day or call the free phone line few minutes before the session

Bone Health: 13 Jan (10.30-11.15am), call free on 08081890847

Learn about how to look after your bones. We will discuss diet, exercise and lifestyle factors that affects our bones and how to keep them healthy and strong.

Self Management in Osteoarthritis: 10 Feb (10.30-11.15am) call free on 08081890847

Learn about osteoarthritis and how to look after your joints using lifestyle factors.

Osteoporosis and Bone Health: 23 Feb (12.30-14.30pm). New Malden Library, Kingston Road KT3 3LY

Learn about how to manage or prevent osteoporosis. We will discuss diet, exercise and lifestyle factors that affects our bones and how to keep them healthy and strong.

Physical Activity: 10 March (10.30-11.15am) call free on 08081890847

Learn about Physical activity and the type and amount of activities we need to do to maintain our health and wellbeing. Also learn about simple exercises to do at home.

Please let us know (0300 123 8086 or swlccg.betterbones@nhs.net): If you are unable to attend these sessions but interested in future sessions (face to face or online).

 

 

09:11, 29 Nov 2021 by Jo Maye