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Bone Boosters Osteoporosis Rehabilitation Programme in Salford

Join our 6-week self-management programme led by Clinical Manager/Nurse Specialist Gaynor Loghan. Increase knowledge, fitness, and confidence while reducing falls with specialized care at two convenient locations. Refer patients to the Rheumatology Team at Salford Royal Hospital for an initial assessment. Patients' feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with opportunities for continued support and exercise after programme completion. Contact Specialist Rheumatology Physiotherapist Will Gregory for more information.

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Bone Boosters Osteoporosis Rehabilitation Programme in Salford

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  1. ‘Bone Boosters’Osteoporosis Rehabilitation Programme Gaynor Loghan Osteoporosis Clinical Manager / Nurse Specialist

  2. 6-week Self Management Programme Aims of the programme: • Increase patient knowledge, confidence & locus of control • Increase fitness, flexibility & muscle strength • Gain an awareness of nutrition and treatment • Encourage a more active lifestyle • Have strategies in place to reduce falls • Introduce MDT • Link into patient-led osteoporosis support group • Facilitate effective self-management

  3. Who should attend? Patients with a diagnosis of Osteoporosis and Osteopaenia with or without fracture When & Where? 2-locations Salford Royal Hospital – Tuesday Mornings Walkden Gateway – Wednesday afternoons

  4. Send a completed physio referral form and attach a Bone Boosters Inclusion/Exclusion Form to: Rheumatology Team, Rehabilitation Services, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD or phone Will Gregory on: 0161 206 5328 Patients will be offered a taster session and an initial patient assessment before starting the programme Some patients may be offered 1:1 depending on their needs How do I refer a patient?

  5. Programme Evaluation (Gregory, 2008) Figures based on Measures from 48 patients

  6. Patient Follow-Up • All patients who attend the programme are given the opportunity to attend evening hydro or other exercise groups such as Healthy Hips and Hearts. Some join local gyms, exercise classes • All patients are recalled on an annual basis for annual review and update

  7. Patient Feedback • 100% of patients enjoyed the programme. • Patient’s favourite aspect of the programme included • Hydro • Meeting people with similar problems • Exercise • Patients felt that • the educational content was at the right level. • the level of exercise was just right. • the program had increased their confidence

  8. Further Information Contact: Will Gregory Specialist Rheumatology Physiotherapist, Rheumatology Team, Rehabilitation Services, Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD Tel: 0161 206 5328 Email: will.gregory@salford.nhs.uk

  9. Acknowledgement Thank you to Will Gregory for providing the information and figures for this presentation.

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