2025 Rechnitzer Lecture | Dr. Lora Giangregorio
Save the Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
In-person: Elborn College, Room 1576, Western University (London, ON)
Online: Live on Zoom
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. EDT
Cost: Free (registration required)
2025 Rechnitzer Lecture
Exercise for Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention: Evidence to Action
Join us as internationally renowned bone‑health researcher Dr. Lora Giangregorio (Professor & Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, University of Waterloo) distills the latest evidence on:
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What osteoporosis is and how it increases fracture risk
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Which balance, functional & resistance‑training programs actually prevent falls and fractures
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Practical tips to progress or adapt strength & balance exercises safely
Register now—choose your format:
• In‑person: https://forms.office.com/r/B7if35wHRC
• Zoom: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/ILTn535YQdyVqHhxSLvRSg
The Rechnitzer Lecture, hosted by Western’s Canadian Centre for Activity & Aging (CCAA), honours Dr. Peter Rechnitzer and fosters collaboration in exercise, health, and aging research.
