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| Therapeutics Newsletter Update & Healthy Bones Special! |
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Osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone is reduced. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs.
In this newsletter we explore the key facts around bone health and osteoporosis, sharing information to help ensure your bone health stays tip top this year.
Whilst genetic factors do play a significant role in determining bone health, lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity also influence bone development in young people, and the rate of bone loss later in life.
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| Maintaining Healthy Bones in Children & Adolescents |
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After your mid-20s, bone thinning is a natural process and cannot be completely stopped. The thicker your bones, the less likely they are to become thin enough to break. Young women in particular need to be aware of their osteoporosis risk and take steps to slow its progress and prevent fractures.
Children and adolescents should:
- Ensure a nutritious diet with adequate calcium intake
- Avoid protein malnutrition
- Maintain an adequate supply of vitamin D
- Participate in regular physical activity
- Avoid the effects of second-hand smoking
It’s estimated a 10% increase of peak bone mass in children reduces the risk of an osteoporotic fracture during adult life by 50%. |
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| Maintaining Healthy Bones in Adults & the Elderly |
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Regular exercise is essential. Adults aged 19 to 64 should do at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as cycling or fast walking, every week. Weight-bearing exercise and resistance exercise are particularly important for improving bone density and helping to prevent osteoporosis.
Adults should:
- Ensure a nutritious diet and adequate calcium intake
- Avoid under-nutrition, particularly the effects of severe weight-loss diets and eating disorders
- Maintain an adequate supply of vitamin D
- Participate in regular weight-bearing activity
- Avoid smoking and second-hand smoking
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| Staff Profile: Zoe Barrett, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists at Therapeutics |
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I'd like to introduce myself as one of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists at Therapeutics. I qualified from Manchester University in 2001. I then worked for the Royal Free NHS trust in Hampstead London for 4 years doing my junior and senior two rotations, choosing to specialise in Outpatients. I enjoyed a year working and travelling in New Zealand where I was employed by a busy sports injuries clinic in Wellington and local rugby and football teams.
On return to the UK, I worked in London's foremost private Hospital, King Edward VII specialising in Orthopaedics, Hydrotherapy and Out-patients. I then moved on to the private Portland Physiotherapy Practice where I became more involved in postoperative sports injury management. I undertook my training as an APPI Pilates instructor and as an AACP member and acupuncture trained physiotherapist.
I took another year out travelling the world, fuelling my passion for skiing, surfing and windsurfing and improving my own PBs as an amateur triathlete. This all encouraged me to leave the big smoke for pastures green and I settled with my husband in Winchester.
I joined the dynamic team at Therapeutics in 2009. I specialise in the total rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sports injuries in participants at all levels. I use a combination of manual therapy techniques, movement correction, soft tissue release, Pilates, exercise therapy and acupuncture to restore function and manage pain.
I work part time at Therapeutics to allow me to also run a busy household with 3 kids aged 2,4 and 7 and an over energetic Labrador, and to still compete at triathlon, marathon and swim-run events. |
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CLINIC NEWS - UPDATE FROM KIM WATERS |
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Many of you may be aware that Kim is currently off work recovering from breast cancer, she is pleased to let everyone know that she is making an excellent recovery, though not proving to be the best patient! Kim hopes to return to part-time clinical duties after Easter and is slowly getting back to admin duties within the clinic before that. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support over this time. Kim would like to thank all her staff who are ‘going the extra mile’ to cover her while she is off.
We are also glad to welcome Roz McGrane back from maternity leave in April, she will continue her role as part of the sports and remedial massage team.
The clinic is looking to run more bespoke classes in 2018 ranging from kid's fitness, healthy bones and specific rehab classes for post-injury. A new timetable will be made available after Easter and details will be put onto our website.
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