Training Clients with Osteoporosis

📘 Course Overview

Osteoporosis affects over 1 million Australians and poses a serious risk of fractures and reduced quality of life—especially in older adults. This 2–3 hour professional development course gives fitness and health professionals the confidence and tools to work safely with clients who have osteoporosis or osteopenia. You’ll explore key safety considerations, screening techniques, program design principles, and real-world examples to help your clients build strength, improve posture, and prevent falls—without risking injury.

Whether you’re new to training older adults or want to deepen your understanding of safe movement prescription for bone health, this course delivers practical, evidence-based knowledge you can apply immediately.

🎯 What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what osteoporosis is and how it impacts exercise prescription
• Identify red flags and screen clients for bone health risks
• Recognise safe vs contraindicated movements for clients with low bone density
• Design and modify training programs that support posture, strength, balance, and confidence
• Apply sample training programs and case study insights into real-world sessions
• Understand your professional scope and when to refer clients to allied health professionals