Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition which makes bones brittles and can lead to a higher risk of breaks than in a normal bone. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose mineral, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them, causing a loss of bone thickness (bone density or mass). Unfortunately, many people don’t know they have osteoporosis until they have an atraumatic fracture or fall.
What is BoneStrong?
BoneStrong is a structured exercise package designed for clients who are diagnosed with osteopenia, osteoporosis or require bone strengthening. It is structured and run by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who utilises the evidence to create specific and individualised exercises required to improve bone health and catering for different comorbidities.
Structure of the program
- Initial assessment (review of relevant testing (bone density, DEXA), screening and objective measures)
- 12 supervised group sessions run for (40min) twice a week
- Week 1: Strength focused
- Week 2: Balance focused
- Week 3: Impact focused
- Week 4: Combination
- Week 5: Combination
- Week 6: Review and home exercise planning
- Follow up assessment after 3 months. Remeasure objective measures and review home program
Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVT)
- Utilising state of the art German technology, we are proud to offer the GallileoTM as a source of WBVT. Originally developed for NASA to assist in rehabilitating astronauts on return from space, the GallileoTM has proven efficacy in addressing many health concerns – including Osteoporosis.
- WBVT increased the force applied to the bone over a short duration, which can assist in osteogenesis and improve bone density (Blottner, Salanova, Püttmann, Schiffl, Felsenberg, Buehring & Rittweger, 2006).
Pricing
- $600 Includes cost for 14 sessions (initial + review), exercise space, all equipment provided, run by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
- BoneStrong can be run as individualised sessions. Price $700
- Reduced pricing for ongoing sessions
If you have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia, then BoneStrong offers a great option for the conservative management of these conditions (in conjunction with pharmacological management). If you have any questions, please call us on 95801985 to arrange a free initial appointment with our Exercise Physiologist to discuss.
Reference
Blottner, D., Salanova, M., Püttmann, B., Schiffl, G., Felsenberg, D., Buehring, B., & Rittweger, J. (2006). Human skeletal muscle structure and function preserved by vibration muscle exercise following 55 days of bed rest. European journal of applied physiology, 97(3), 261-271.