Resources
You can find many resources to support your osteoporosis journey.
Before trying any of the online exercise videos, review them and modify the exercises as needed to ensure you are using spinal sparing, safe movements and postures for your body. Do not try exercises that could put you at risk of fractures. Talk with a physiotherapist if you are unsure.
General information
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| About osteoporosis | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
| Active Aging Canada blog | Active Aging Canada | Blog |
| Bone health | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
| Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
| Canadian Continence Foundation | Canadian Continence | Webpage |
| Conserving your energy | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| Energy management | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| Healthy Living Program | Alberta Health Services | Webpage |
| Inform Alberta service directory | Inform Alberta | Webpage |
| MelioGuide | MelioGuide | Webpage |
| Northern Alberta Osteoporosis Program Group Education Sessions | Northern Osteoporosis Program | Class |
| Osteoporosis and bone health | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| Support groups | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
Safety
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Falling safely | Texas Woman's University | Webpage |
| Falls Prevention Exercise Program | GiveFit | Video |
| Finding Balance | Finding Balance | Webpage |
| Getting up and down from the floor | Alberta Health Services | Video |
| How to fall safely | WikiHow | Webpage |
| How to safely do everyday activities | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
| How to safely lift or carry a child | MelioGuide | Video |
| How to walk on ice | Alberta Health Services | Video |
| OTAGO-based falls prevention | GiveFit | Video |
Exercise
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 8-week fitness program for seniors | West Edmonton Seniors Activity Centre | Video |
| Balance exercises | Covenant Health | Class |
| Exercise and osteoporosis | Osteoporosis Canada | Video |
| Get active, stay active | Alberta Health Services | Video |
| Grey Nuns Community Hospital virtual osteoporosis exercise class | Covenant Health | Class |
| Movement moments | Alberta Health Services | Video |
| Osteoporosis program handout | Covenant Health | Class |
| Rx to Get Active | Prescription to Get Active | Webpage |
| Spinal extensor exercises | Covenant Health | Class |
| Staying active and exercising with osteoporosis | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| Strengthening exercises for lower body | Covenant Health | Class |
| Strengthening exercises for upper body | Covenant Health | Class |
| STEP Forward Program | Central Lions Association | Class |
| Walking exercises | Covenant Health | Class |
| Walking programs | Volkssport Association of Alberta | Webpage |
Nutrition
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Eating well for good health | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| Reading food labels | Alberta Health Services | Class |
Contacts and directories
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| BoneFit certified providers | BoneFit | Directory |
| Find an occupational therapist | Alberta College of Occupational Therapists | Directory |
| Find a physiotherapist | College of Physical Therapists of Alberta | Directory |
| Health Link (811) | Alberta Health Services | Advice and help line (phone) |
| Rehabilitation Advice Line | Alberta Health Services | Advice and help line (phone) |
These resources are provided for information purposes only. Covenant Health does not endorse any particular resource listed.