Event name
SUMMER HEALTH WITH DR. JANSON
When
Tue 07 / 12 / 2022
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where
ZOOM
Who can attend
External website conditions
Limited capacity: Registration Closed
Price
FREE
New topic: Osteoporosis –what it is and what we can do about it!
The bad news: On average we lose 1% of bone density each year after age 35!
The good news: There are exercises and other activities that can keep your bones strong.
Join Dr. Janson for an overview of osteoporosis and how nutrition and exercise can play a role
in bone health. There will be a demonstration of specific exercise and posture corrections that
are especially beneficial in the treatment of osteoporosis. The session will use therabands
and/or light weights.
Dr. Sophia Janson has almost 30 years of experience as a physical therapist. She is board
certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy and understands how the aging process impacts balance
and falls risk. The majority of her clinical experience is in-home health care which includes
home safety assessments and fall prevention instruction. She is a clinical instructor for
physical therapy at George Washington University.