Creative Bone Builders Osteoporosis II Class

Creative Bone Builders is an Osteoporosis education and exercise class that addresses risk factors through practical information sharing and exercise to help you live a more healthy, happy lifestyle.

In this class, we place a strong emphasis on body mechanics used to carry out daily activities from unloading the dishwasher to getting in and out of a car. The gentle exercise portion of the class educates the participants in the correct way to stretch a muscle and not stress the joints. Much of the exercises are weight bearing activities. Hand held weights and elastic bands are used for resistance to arm and leg exercises. Physiorollers are also used in the class. Using the roll takes pressure off the spine while you exercise and work to reverse the "osteoporosis hump" gradually and safely. The roller teaches balance and improves strength in the trunk which is fundamental to preventing falls.