Wood Forum 2025
Strength in Science: Exercise for Bone and Joint Health
The Wood Forum is a unique and FREE learning opportunity aimed at shedding light on the latest advances in research of the causes, consequences, and prevention of joint injury and disease.
This year’s theme, Strength in Science: Exercise for Bone and Joint Health, invites you to explore a range of topics with us. Leading experts from the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health are excited to share their insights with you. These include the role of strength training in preventing muscle and bone loss during peri- and early post-menopause, enhancing muscle health at any age, managing exercise when experiencing joint pain due to arthritis, returning to activity after injury, and strategies for injury prevention.
Presenters include:
This year’s theme, Strength in Science: Exercise for Bone and Joint Health, invites you to explore a range of topics with us. Leading experts from the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health are excited to share their insights with you. These include the role of strength training in preventing muscle and bone loss during peri- and early post-menopause, enhancing muscle health at any age, managing exercise when experiencing joint pain due to arthritis, returning to activity after injury, and strategies for injury prevention.
Presenters include:
- Dr. Leigh Gabel, PhD
- Dr. Matt Jordan, PhD, CSCS
- Dr. Laurie Hiemstra, MD, PhD
- Dr. Lauren Beaupre, PhD
Lecture Details:
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Location: Online. A link for the virtual forum will be sent out prior to the event.
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT)