Osteofit

Osteofit is a unique program offering safe exercise and education for those with osteoporosis and osteopenia and those at risk of falling. It is specially designed by clinical experts for those who require a gentle strength, balance, and coordination program.

Osteofit is an exercise intervention program developed in consultation with clinical specialist from BC Women's Osteoporosis Program. Osteofit is designed to improve strength, balance and coordination as well as functional ability, independence, and quality of life, and is especially safe for those with osteoporosis and osteopenia. It is medically endorsed and based on published research. Osteofit addresses the need for an accessible community program providing the link between physiotherapy and group fitness classes for those who are at risk for falls and fractures. Participants do not need a referral and are encouraged to contact community centres directly.

Our goal is to improve our participants’ ability to do day-to-day activities, increase confidence and independence, and improve their quality of life while reducing the risk of falls and fractures.

Osteofit Instructors must be registered through British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA).

FEATURED VIDEO! BCRPA Certified Osteofit instructor Melanie Galloway incorporates the new BCRPA frisbees into her Osteofit class at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver.

 



Osteofit Registration Procedures

 

  1. Be registered as a BCRPA Fitness Leader in Group Fitness, Weight Training or Personal Training the with Third Age designation
     
  2. Have completed the Osteofit Instructor Training Course
     
  3. Passed the Osteofit exam, and
     
  4. Complete the Osteofit ICE package and get evaluated. 

Osteofit Renewal (2 years) Procedures

 

  1. 16 continuing education credit
     
  2. 70 hours of fitness leadership instruction
     
  3. Current CPR (within 1 year)
     
  4. Current first aid (within 2 years)
     
  5. Submission of Osteofit ICE every three years

 Instructors are required to maintain certification with professional development workshops.

For more information, please visit the Osteofit website, www.osteofit.org