A New Study on Osteoporosis At the University of Saskatchewan
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Kinesiology, led by Dr. Kontulainen, are conducting a study of our Activator poles to assess the effects of Nordic walking on mobility, physical function, posture, and quality of life. This investigation is focused on outcomes for individuals with osteoporosis, a history of vertebral fracture or hyperkyphosis. This […]
Nordic Walking and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Canada predicts that by the year 2020, 50% of people aged 50 and over will be at risk of bone fracture. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by bone tissue deterioration and low bone mass, which increases the chances of bone fracture and although it may have prevented Bonnie Lindsay from running, it did not stop her […]
3 Easy Ways to Prevent Falls and Stay Active
If you have osteoporosis and a fear of falling, your first instinct may be to dial down the physical activity in your life. After all, there’s less risk of stumbling if you’re safely seated in a chair or car. Isn’t there? This kind of thinking is seriously outdated, says Fran Betts, district coordinator for the […]