Lora Giangregorio

Lora Giangregorio is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on bone health, osteoporosis management, and exercise interventions for fracture prevention, particularly in aging populations and individuals with spinal cord injuries.

• Email: lora.giangregorio@uwaterloo.ca

Her work spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, and policy development, with emphasis on:

• Bone density and microarchitecture in spinal cord injury patients
• Resistance training safety protocols (AERIES-RT)
• Telehealth-based fall prevention (MisterFit)
• Exercise programs for osteoporotic fractures (VIVA, MoveStrong)
• Integration of intersectionality in rehabilitation frameworks

Recent publications highlight associations between lean mass and fracture risk, application of Delphi consensus methods for clinical guidelines, and advancements in imaging techniques for bone assessment. Key collaborations involve multicenter studies (Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study) and tool development for fracture risk stratification (SCI-FX, FRS-HC).