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May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month
National Bike to Work Week was May 17th - 21st. Why not consider biking to work at least once a week? It's good for your health and the environment as well.
Read on to see links to many great resources on Osteoporosis, and make sure to see the new Youtube video by Performance on basic exercises to do at home. Finally, we are busy planning the June 2nd wine tasting to support Shoulder to Shoulder, Inc. Please consider coming to support this great cause.  Michelle
Michelle Collie, PT, DPT, MS, OCS
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Reach Out and Read
Executive Director of RORRI Susanna Beckwith and Michelle Collie congratulate Dr Peter Howland from Blackstone Valley Community Health (BVCH) at the 10 year breakfast celebration on May 12th. BVHC received the 2010 Prescribe a Book Award.  |
All Performance locations are currently collecting gently used books to promote children's literacy in physican waiting rooms. Please drop off any children's books you would like to donate to this great cause.
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Tasting Wine for a Good Cause
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Exercise for Osteoporosis
It is widely accepted that exercise is important to prevent and decrease the risks associated with Osteoporosis. Weight-bearing  and muscle-strengthening exercise build bone density and help slow bone loss. Balance and posture exercises help decrease the risk of falls and broken bones. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise on most days. Walking, dancing and gardening are all weight-bearing activities. Strengthening exercises of the major muscle groups are recommended 2 to 3 times a week. These can be done with free weights, weight machines, elastic exercise bands, or actual body weights.
Click here to view the video on some simple exercises that can be done in your home to build bone density.
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Healthy Bones, Build Them For Life ®
 Get valuable health information at National Osteoporosis free live patient education webinar, How Strong Are Your Bones, May 27, 2010. This free webinar offers a great opportunity for those interested in osteoporosis and bone health to learn more. Participants can see and hear live presentations led by bone health experts. Click here for details. |
will be at the Agawam Hunt Club on June 2nd, from 5:30 to 8:00pm. 100% of ticket sales will benefit 
Registrations are now being collected for the Performance Speed School Summer Series! 
