Physiotherapy plays a vital role in preventing and managing osteoporosis. To talk a little bit more about the relationship of physiotherapy and Osteoporosis we were joined by Angela Willsmore APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and director of Good Country Physiotherapy. In this conversation we learn more about how Physiotherapy can help with strong bones.

Have you ever wondered how people find out they have osteoporosis or even what it’s like to live with it? Join us today where we hear a lived experience perspective of osteoporosis and find out why getting a bone density screening is important.

We were joined by Olivia Warnes, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian, where we talked all about eating the correct foods and important lifestyle factors for healthy bones. Listen here:

Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease - people often don’t know they have it until they break a bone. Osteoporosis and osteopenia (precursor to osteoporosis) affect over half of adults aged over 50 years with lower diagnosis and increased fracture rate outside of major cities.

Headaches can be debilitating. Physiotherapy can assist in alleviating a few types of headaches including tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches and migraines.