6S for Stronger Bones
Program for people with Osteoporosis
This program has been put together by our Exercise Physiologists, specifically to help people with osteoporosis.
Awareness in the community about osteoporosis is low, and knowing what type of exercise is effective and how intense the exercise needs to be… well, it can be confusing.
If you’ve landed on this page you probably already know that osteoporosis involves reduced bone density and strength and that there is an associated risk of fractures – life-threatening in some cases – and loss of independence.
A recent Cochrane Review showed exercise reduced the rate of falls in older adults by 23%, and the number of individuals with fractures by 27%, with a trend to a decrease in fractures. (Position Statement on the Management of Osteoporosis – April 2020 – Osteoporosis Australia)
This is where having an Exercise Physiologist to guide you can make such a difference.
If you want to have confidence in your body, maintain your independence and reduce your risk of falls and fractures, this program is for you.
We will meet with you, assess you and give you practical information and training that you can apply in our clinic or in your own home!
If you are assessed as being suitable, you will be provided with:
- education about your Osteoporosis and what can be done to improve it
- information about the most effective exercises to build stronger bones and reduce the risk of fractures
- baseline measurement of pain, strength, function and quality of life
- supervised exercise using specialised equipment to build strength and improve balance
- low-cost equipment for home-based follow-up
- low-cost coaching and guidance along the way, to help you achieve your goals of stronger bones and reduced risk of fractures!
If you are interested in participation, you may be eligible to receive a referral under Medicare from your GP. If you print this page out and take it to your GP you will be able to discuss your eligibility. Otherwise, your Health Fund may cover you for some of the cost (you’ll need to check with them) or if you see us as a private patient, we will provide you with great value for your investment in this low-cost program.
Your Exercise Physiologist can explain exactly what’s involved and you can ask any questions you have at your initial one-on-one assessment. You can then decide if you want to participate further – you have nothing to lose by attending this first session (apart from your concerns about your osteoporosis).
To book your initial one-on-one assessment, call us now on (02) 4327 8444
Here’s a great 3D animation on osteoporosis: Watch Movie
To download our Stronger Bones Brochure, click here
Stronger Bones Program
Information for Referrers
- SUITABLE FOR:
- Individuals with Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, or anyone you feel may be at risk of having low bone mineral density.
- also available to patients who may benefit from strength training such as Sarcopenia, Type 2 Diabetes, Back pain, Frailty etc)
- NOT SUITABLE FOR:
- Individuals that may be cognitively challenged
- Individuals with extremely low bone mineral density
- Individuals prone to irritability with high intensity exercise
- PROGRAM CONSISTS OF:
- 2 x 30min one-on-one sessions @ $80
- screening, baseline measures and initial instruction
- one-on-one technique refinement and setting of suitable initial load
- 30min Group classes of 2-5 people @$25
- Location & Time: Ettalong 6S PHYSIO. Mid-morning, 2 sessions available
- Circuit of evidence-based exercises, individually adjusted for current status
- Participants attend 2x per week, or x1 plus home-based exercises
- 2 x 30min one-on-one sessions @ $80
- APPLICABLE REBATES:
- Private Health Fund rebates apply (funds have varying degrees of cover)
- CDM/EPC apply to initial 2 sessions; T2D Group referral (81110) applies to x1
- Individuals referred under T2D group exercise sessions item number 81115 x8
We’re happy to answer any questions! Just give us a call on 4342 1590
*Prices subject to change
