Osteoporosis Podcasts

In this episode of our podcast series about Osteoporosis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) asks Dr Sarah Hardcastle, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) to tell us what is known about osteoporosis, how it is assessed and to talk about typical features such as hip, wrist and vertebral fractures, falls and other risks. We also discuss what treatments exist and the lifestyle factors that can influence the condition.

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Please note: All content for BIRD’s PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme

In this episode of our podcast series about Osteoporosis, Mel Brooke and Sarah Legg, Senior Physiotherapist Rheumatology at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (Bath) talk about exercises such as strength training and balance, falls risks and what to avoid if you have had a vertebral fracture, and tips for staying active with Osteoporosis.

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website? Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

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Please note: All content for BIRD’s PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme

In this episode of our podcast series about Osteoporosis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks to Jackie Webb who is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Osteoporosis at the RUH, Bath. Jackie walks us through the various ways someone can be referred to an Osteoporosis clinic and what you can expect at a visit.

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website? Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

We need to know your honest opinion (and have promised our funders to learn from your feedback!) as we further develop our podcasts – please click here to complete our quick e-survey

Please note: All content for BIRD’s PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme

In this episode of our podcast series relating to Osteoporosis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks to Gill about her experience of having the condition, what led to her diagnosis and the kinds of treatments she has had prescribed. Gill, who is also an ex-Nurse, has had an interesting journey that is not typical and just goes to show that OP can be quite invisible for some people.

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website? Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

We need to know your honest opinion (and have promised our funders to learn from your feedback!) as we further develop our podcasts – please click here to complete our quick e-survey

Please note: All content for BIRD’s PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme.