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‘Bone Boosters’ Osteoporosis Rehabilitation Programme

‘Bone Boosters’ Osteoporosis Rehabilitation Programme. Gaynor Loghan Osteoporosis Clinical Manager / Nurse Specialist. 6-week Self Management Programme. Aims of the programme: Increase patient knowledge, confidence & locus of control Increase fitness, flexibility & muscle strength

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‘Bone Boosters’ Osteoporosis Rehabilitation Programme

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  1. ‘Bone Boosters’Osteoporosis Rehabilitation Programme Gaynor Loghan Osteoporosis Clinical Manager / Nurse Specialist

  2. 6-week Self Management Programme Aims of the programme: • Increase patient knowledge, confidence & locus of control • Increase fitness, flexibility & muscle strength • Gain an awareness of nutrition and treatment • Encourage a more active lifestyle • Have strategies in place to reduce falls • Introduce MDT • Link into patient-led osteoporosis support group • Facilitate effective self-management

  3. Who should attend? Patients with a diagnosis of Osteoporosis and Osteopaenia with or without fracture When & Where? 2-locations Salford Royal Hospital – Tuesday Mornings Walkden Gateway – Wednesday afternoons

  4. Send a completed physio referral form and attach a Bone Boosters Inclusion/Exclusion Form to: Rheumatology Team, Rehabilitation Services, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD or phone Will Gregory on: 0161 206 5328 Patients will be offered a taster session and an initial patient assessment before starting the programme Some patients may be offered 1:1 depending on their needs How do I refer a patient?

  5. Programme Evaluation (Gregory, 2008) Figures based on Measures from 48 patients

  6. Patient Follow-Up • All patients who attend the programme are given the opportunity to attend evening hydro or other exercise groups such as Healthy Hips and Hearts. Some join local gyms, exercise classes • All patients are recalled on an annual basis for annual review and update

  7. Patient Feedback • 100% of patients enjoyed the programme. • Patient’s favourite aspect of the programme included • Hydro • Meeting people with similar problems • Exercise • Patients felt that • the educational content was at the right level. • the level of exercise was just right. • the program had increased their confidence

  8. Further Information Contact: Will Gregory Specialist Rheumatology Physiotherapist, Rheumatology Team, Rehabilitation Services, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD Tel: 0161 206 5328 Email: will.gregory@salford.nhs.uk

  9. Acknowledgement Thank you to Will Gregory for providing the information and figures for this presentation.

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