Better Bones

Osteoarthritis Knee Class (12 weeks)

• St. Georges Church, Hamilton Ave, Tolworth KT6 7PT
• Starting 16 September, Tuesdays 11.30am to 12.30pm

Exercise and information sessions for people you have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.

Osteoporosis Risk Class (Strength, Balance and bone health - 12 weeks)

• St. Georges Church, Hamilton Ave, Tolworth KT6 7PT
• Starting 16 September, Tuesdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Balance, Bone and Muscle strength exercises for people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia or at risk of developing them. Some risk factors include - A broken bone after a minor bump or fall, family history of hip fracture or osteoporosis, early menopause (before 45), rheumatoid arthritis, Cancer, regularly taking corticosteroid tablets, smoking, or consuming more than 3 units of alcohol per day.

Strength and Balance Class (10 weeks)

• St Mary's Centre, Church lane, Chessington KT9 2DR
• Starting 17 September, Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm

Muscle strength and balance exercises for people with one or more long term health conditions.

Please let us know: If you are unable to attend these sessions but interested in future sessions.

Self Management in Osteoarthritis

• 13 October (1pm to 2.30pm), Kingston Library,
• Fairfield Road, Kingston KT1 2PS

Learn about osteoarthritis and how to look after your joints using lifestyle factors.

Osteoporosis and Bone Health

• 14 October (1pm to 3pm), St. Georges Church,
• Hamilton Ave, Tolworth KT6 7PT

Learn about how to manage or prevent osteoporosis. We will discuss diet, exercise and lifestyle factors that affects our bones and how to keep them healthy and strong.

Physical Activity

• 10 November (1pm to 2.30pm), Kingston Library, Fairfield Road,
• Kingston KT1 2PS

Learn about Physical activity and the type and amount of activities we need to do to maintain our health and wellbeing. Also learn about simple exercises to do at home.

Bone Health

• 8 December (1pm to 2.30pm)
• Kingston Library, Fairfield Road, Kingston KT1 2PS

Learn about how to look after your bones. We will discuss diet, exercise and lifestyle factors that affects our bones and how to keep them healthy and strong. Please let us know (0300 123 8086): If you are unable to attend these sessions but interested in future sessions.