The Better Bones Osteoporosis Service, delivered by Kingston Public Health, is a preventative service encouraging people aged over 50 and at risk of osteoporotic fractures to remain physically active and learn to self-manage their condition.
The aims of the service are to:
- maintain or increase physical activity in people at risk of fragility fractures
- increase knowledge of bone health and lifestyle factors influencing bone health
- improve self-management for people at risk of osteoporotic fractures
- identify people at risk of fragility fractures
- prevent primary fragility fractures
The service involves bone health assessments over the phone incorporating FRAX (Fracture Risk Assessment Tool). The results are then relayed to a GP, a falls risk assessment, and PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire).
Nine 14-week exercise and education courses are provided per year, which incorporate weight bearing, strengthening and balance exercises for people with a high or medium FRAX score or a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia. Information sessions and a website on improving and maintaining bone health are also available for the general population.
You can contact the program via:
Phone: 0300 123 8086
Email: swlicb.betterbones@nhs.net
Website: https://connectedkingston.uk/services/better-bones-service
For upcoming better bones bookable classes (April 2024) click here.
For more informal Information Sessions (May-July 2024) click here.
