Osteoporosis testing at the Well-being Room on 13 October.

15 Sep 2008

Book now for reduced-rate bone density testing and advice.

Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bones’. It occurs when the rate of bone renewal does not match the rate of breakdown, eventually resulting in weak, brittle bones. Sufferers generally do not realise they have the condition until they break a bone, by which time it is too late for them to have the most effective treatment.

More women die each year from fractures caused by osteoporosis than die from breast cancer. This is a frightening and unnecessary statistic for a condition that is both preventable and treatable.

For this reason the SPORT will be hosting a day of bone density screening. We are pleased to offer you this test at the reduced rate of £25 (normal prices range from £37.50 to £50 depending on the company). Payments will be made on the day by cash or cheque only.

Tests will be conducted by Tracey Hunt MSc, BSc (Hons), and Isobel Pugh MSc, BA (Hons), on Monday 13 October in the Well-Being Room in the Dover Street Building on Dover Street.

Along with your results and explanation, you will receive an information pack with nutrition, exercise and lifestyle advice to enable you to safeguard yourself against the condition, greatly enhancing your chances of having strong and healthy bones for life.

If you would like to book an appointment please e-mail:

• Tracey at t.hunt@chester.ac.uk

The appointment will take approximately 15 minutes – longer if you have many questions – and results and advice are given immediately.

If you are thinking about having the test, but have questions you would like to ask before you decide, please feel free to call:

• Tracey or Isobel on 07951 152172