Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Canada

Biography

Dr. Nina Suh received her medical degree (M.D.) and residency training at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western. Following her residency in Orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Suh continued her training with two years of Fellowship training, subspecializing in wrist and hand reconstruction and trauma. Her first fellowship was completed at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York NY.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Exercise Preferences for People with Osteoporosis, Identifying Barriers, Facilitators, Needs and Goals of Exercise
  Author(s): Christina Ziebart*, Joy MacDermid, Dianne Bryant, Mike Szekeres, Nina Suh and Aliya Khan
  
  Purpose: It is challenging for many people with osteoporosis to initiate and adhere to an exercise program. Currently there is little evidence on exercise preferences of people with osteoporosis, yet these factors may contribute to improved exercise adherence. Therefore, this project surveyed patients with osteoporosis to understand their exercise preferences, barriers, needs, and goals. Methods: The Personalized Exercise Questionnaire (PEQ) was used to gain insight into the barriers, facilitators, and goals related to exercise. Participants were recruited from a subspecialty metabolic bone disorder clinic, within the Greater Toronto Area, in Ontario, with a large population of osteoporotic patients. Data collection took place, inside the clinic, from December 2018 to June 2019 Results: Data on a total of 287 surveys were collect.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9509.20.8.221

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