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Osteoporosis and Falls Update (Re-aired) – ONLINE
August 22, 2022 - August 28, 2022
FreeEvent Dates: Monday 22nd Aug – Sunday 28th Aug.
This event is held online.
Due to popular demand, Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA (AOWA) are re-airing the National Consumer Conference previously held online in May 2022.
The National Consumer Conference 2022 has been endorsed by Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA), and provided online access to the latest research and information on bone and joint conditions.
The conference program consists of six separate sessions presented by highly credentialed and respected speakers from WA, interstate and overseas. Each session comprises of 3 topic-specific presentations, lasting approximately 1 hour in total. All six sessions will be re-aired online by AOWA in the upcoming months.
Session: Osteoporosis and Falls Update: held online
| Presentation Title: | Guest Speaker: |
| 1. Avoiding a fracture from a fall – latest research on falls prevention | Prof. Anne-Marie Hill (Perth), Senior Principal Research Fellow, WA Centre for Health & Aging, UWA |
| 2. Diet and its influence on bone health | Dr. Emily Calton (Perth), Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian, and Nutritionist |
| 3. Latest research on medicines for Osteoporosis | Clinical Prof. Charles Inderjeeth (Perth), Consultant Physician in Rheumatology & Geriatric Medicine |
>> Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email prior to the event start date. The email will contain the online link to view the session.
>> The online link to view the session will be active for 7 days from Monday 22nd Aug – Sunday 28th Aug. The session can be viewed at a time as per your convenience within this 7-day period.
>> The confirmation email will also include an easy-to-follow instruction guide to assist you to set up. It is advisable to test that your device is compatible and working with the online webinar software. Please check your system requirements to ‘join a Simulated Live or Recorded webinar’ before registering for this event by clicking here.
Registration closing date: Bookings are essential.