Hello Inspire members,

I'm Kavita Patel, an official Inspire expert for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation's Support community. Be sure to follow me on Inspire so you won't miss out on any Ask the Expert discussions!

I am a Physical Therapist and Advanced Clinical Specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. I earned my B.Sc degree in Physical Therapy from McGill University and my Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University. I have been practicing at Kessler Rehabilitation Center for 18 years, and have led the company's Bone Health Special Interest Group for 10 years. This group has created numerous bone health education programs for patients, the community, and clinical staff to raise awareness and teach strategies to maximize bone health and prevent fractures throughout the lifespan. I am also the Co-Lead of Kessler's Employee Health and Wellness Committee.

I am a member of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis (BHOF) Foundation's Ambassadors Leadership Council and a Lead Trainer of the BoneFit USA courses offered through the BHOF. BoneFit™ is an evidence-informed exercise training workshop, designed for exercise practitioners (exercise trainers and clinicians), to provide training on the most appropriate, safe, and effective methods to prescribe and progress exercise for people with osteoporosis.

In addition to the above roles, I am an Adjunct Faculty instructor for Rutgers University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. I have collaborated with Rutgers University professors on the highly successful annual Interprofessional Education event on Osteoporosis with Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Pharmacy students.

I have been a guest speaker for the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis, American Physical Therapy Association-NJ Chapter, NJ's Project Healthy Bones, and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, presenting on various bone health topics.
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