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Osteoporosis and Falls Update (Re-aired) – SHENTON PARK
August 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
FreeDue 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. Selected sessions will be re-aired at AOWA Shenton Park in the upcoming months.
Please note: This event will be held in person at Shenton Park and is a re-airing of a recorded session. The aim of this event is to enable access to consumers who do not have internet connection or have difficulty navigating the online platform. There will be no guest speakers attending on the day.
Session: Osteoporosis and Falls Update: held at Shenton Park
| 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 |
Registration closing date: Bookings are essential and must be received by 5pm Tuesday 16th August 2022