Build-A-Bone

Are you at risk for bone density problems?
Do you have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia?

We’d like to help… The University Orthopaedic Center is pleased to offer the "Build-A-Bone" program. This unique, innovative program is a four-part series of 2-hour classes where you will learn how to care for and strengthen your bones. This program will help you optimize your bone health and prevent osteoporosis. Our classes are taught by medical professionals and educators at the University of Utah.

Location

Classes are held at the University Orthopaedic Center. Please park on the upper level parking lot and enter via the Physical Therapy entrance. The classes are located in the Physical Therapy Gym located on the upper level entrance.

Classes

Class 1: Bone Health Posture and body mechanics What is normal bone What is bone density What is osteoporosis What is osteopenia Behavior changes needed for bone health Nutrition for bone health	Class 2: Walking Learn how to use a pedometer Learn a walking program designed for you Balance Learn balance exercises to prevent falls
Class 3: Medical Aspects of Bone Health Weight Lifting Learn how to use weights to build bone in your arms, legs, and spine	Class 4: Core Strength Learn proper posture Learn exercises to improve posture and trunk or "core" strength Nutrition Learn what foods to eat for good bone (Class content is subject to change)

Dates

2011 Dates
March 1, 5, 8, 12
May 3, 7, 10, 14
July 5, 9, 12, 16
Sept 6, 10, 13, 17
Nov 1, 5, 8 and 12

2012 Dates
Jan 3, 7, 10, 14
March 6, 10, 13, 17
May 1, 5, 8, 12
July 10, 14, 17, 21
Sept 4, 8, 11, 15
Nov 6, 10, 13, 17

Class Times

Tuesday: 5pm to 7pm / Saturday: 9am to 11am

Cost

$125.00 for all four classes (Price includes a pedometer)

Sign-up

To sign up for classes, please fill out our registration form.

Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact: Physical Therapy at 587-7005 or email Patty Trela at patty.trela@hsc.utah.edu

Related Documents

Diseases and Conditions

• Bone Density Test
• Osteoporosis
• Osteoporosis Index

Pediatric Diseases and Conditions

• Disorders of Sex Development
• Juvenile Osteoporosis

Interactive Tools

• Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for Women

Articles

• Keeping an Eye on Your Bones
• The Healthy-Bones Diet
• Why Calcium Is a Children's Health Priority
• Osteoporosis in Women With Cancer

News

• Bone Drug Fails to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence: Study
• Bone Drug Reduces Odds for Breast Cancer's Return: Study
• Bone Drugs May Also Battle Breast Cancer, Researchers Say
• Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds
• Certain Genetic Regions May Be Tied to Osteoporosis
• Early Menopause Tied to Osteoporosis in 29-Year Study
• Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds
• FDA Advisers Call for Revised Labels for Osteoporosis Drugs
• FDA OKs Bone Drug to Prevent Fracture in Certain Cancer Patients
• Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study
• Generic Boniva Approved for Osteoporosis
• Health Tip: Lower Your Risk for Osteoporosis
• Health Tip: Osteoporosis Can Affect Men, Too
• Health Tip: Signs of a Spinal Fracture
• Health Tip: Some Prone to Losing Bone Mass
• Heart Failure, Osteoporosis Go 'Hand-in-Hand': Researchers
• Hip Fracture May Raise a Woman's Risk of Earlier Death
• Implanted Microchip Might Be Future of Drug Delivery
• More Research Points to Long-Term Ills With Bone Drugs
• Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Eye Trouble: Study
• Physician Groups Call for Fewer Medical Tests
• Some Sports May Help Protect Men's Bones
• Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks: Study
• Soy Supplements Don't Ease Bone Loss, Menopausal Symptoms: Study
• Stopping Bone Drug Cuts Risk of Second Thigh Fracture: Study
• Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to Rise in Fracture Risk
• Whole-Body Vibration Doesn't Build Bone After All: Study
• With Calcium, More May Not Be Better

Drug Reference

• Bone Meal
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Methionine
• Alendronate
• Alendronate; Cholecalciferol
• Calcitonin
• Calcium Carbonate
• Calcium Carbonate; Risedronate
• Calcium Salts
• Calcium; Vitamin D
• Risedronate
• Teriparatide

Health Tips

• Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?