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We are not currently recruiting for our Virtual Intervention for Vertebral FrActures (VIVA) study.

Vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis can cause pain and disability. There is no standard rehabilitation for people with spine fractures due to osteoporosis. Most people will be offered medication for osteoporosis and for pain, if applicable. We would like to evaluate whether people with spine fractures would benefit from receiving education and training on pain management, nutrition, safe movement, and exercise.

We are NO LONGER RECRUITING for our FORTIFY Bones study.

As we age, we lose bone and muscle. Exercise helps keep people healthy and independent, but we still don’t know which types of exercise best prevent bone loss in people with osteoporosis or low bone mineral density. Additionally, the optimal intensity of exercise remains unclear. In this study, we compared three different types of exercise to help inform recommendations for individuals with osteoporosis or low bone mineral density.

We are NO LONGER RECRUITING for our MoveStrong at Home study. This study was completed by Master's student Ellen Wang, and Principal Investigator Lora Giangregorio, through the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo.

As we age, we lose muscle mass and strength. Exercise helps maintain muscle and improve balance, while eating the right kinds of foods supports muscle health. However, getting enough physical activity and protein can be challenging, especially during periods of mandated social distancing. Alternate ways to promote safe exercise and proper nutrition became more important than ever.

The study evaluated the feasibility of delivering exercise and nutrition education over the phone or computer to older adults with health conditions who were losing weight or had concerns with fatigue or mobility. The research aimed to identify what worked well, what didn’t, and whether the MoveStrong program could improve mobility, physical activity levels, diet, mental health, and quality of life.