Save the Date: Orthopaedic Nurses Week
Get ready for Orthopaedic Nurses Week, from October 28 to November 1! We're excited to honor the dedication and passion of NAON members throughout the entire week. Stay tuned for materials and resources to help you showcase the incredible impact you make every day in the field of orthopaedics.
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Get Ready for the NAON 45th Annual Congress
NAON invites you to submit a podium or poster presentation proposal for the 45th Annual Congress! This is your opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise on the latest best practices, research or innovative solutions from your hospital or practice.
The Call for Podium Proposals will remain open through August 19, 2024. The call for Posters will remain open through September 16, 2024.
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Watch NAON's Annual Business Meeting Recording
Missed NAON's Annual Business Meeting? No problem! You can watch the recording of the meeting held on Wednesday, July 17. Catch up on the past year's accomplishments, including a full business summary, and listen to the member Q&A session.
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Join the NAON Hip Fracture Special Interest Group (SIG)
The Hip Fracture SIG is having its first meeting on Friday, August 2, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET, and will continue on the first Friday of every month. Join the group to discuss key topics in geriatric hip fracture care, from ER arrival to post-discharge follow-up.
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Healthy Tips From ANA's Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog
Laura Hixon, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC
As an orthopedic specialist, you have heard about osteoporosis and bone density. As someone who is reaching the menopause range, I have personally increased my focus on these topics. According to Hong and Kim (2018)*, exercise training is recommended as a promising therapy for bone and muscle loss due to osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Exposing the body to increased mechanical load, exercise, and resistance preserves bone and muscle mass. Some examples of weight-bearing exercises might be walking or running, and non-weight-bearing exercises are swimming.
Resistance exercise includes using weights or resistance bands to exercise major muscle groups. They can be isometric, a contraction of muscle against resistance without joint motion, or isotonic, which provides resistance as the muscle lengthens through joint motion. Hong and Kim (2018) note that performing resistance exercises two to three times a week for one year can increase bone density even in post-menopausal women and older populations. The support of bone health and muscle mass should be important to all, and a goal should be to increase our strength training to get all of the benefits.
Happy summer!
*Hong, A. R., & Kim, S. W. (2018). Effects of Resistance Exercise on Bone Health. Endocrinology and metabolism (Seoul, Korea), 33(4), 435–444. https://doi.org/10.3803/EnM.2018.33.4.435