Articles on the treatment and management of osteoporosis. In this section I discuss the wide range of strategies to effectively and safely treat osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bone density.
The topics can cover everything from osteoporosis exercise programs, ADLs, yoga, Tai Chi, nutrition, osteoporosis pharmaceuticals, osteoporosis supplements, and exercise equipment.
Statistics indicate that 90% of hip fractures are the result of osteoporosis. As our society ages, the phenomenon will have significant impact on our health care system. Recently the GTA Rehab Network, an organization composed of publicly-funded hospitals and community based organizations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), prepared and released best practice guidelines for [...]
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Robert just joined the MelioGuide client network. He recently contacted me and asked if I could review his exercise routine and, if necessary, suggest some modifications. I was very impressed by his commitment to his health and asked him if I could share his story with you. Here it is.
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Several years ago I published the article “Physical Therapy – Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis” in Physiotherapy Today – the professional journal published by the Ontario Physiotherapy Association. In that article I stated that Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy, as a profession, must take a leading role in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. I went on to [...]
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If you are a regular reader of this blog, you already know that following a proper exercise program is a key component in a healthy bone program. It is particularly important if you have low bone density or osteoporosis. You probably have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, osteopenia or low bone density and have been advised [...]
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Are bisphosphonates (an osteoporosis medication) overprescribed? Specifically, are they prescribed to people with low bone mass (osteopenia) when they are more appropriate for people with more advanced osteoporosis? Are safer and more natural ways to build bone quality – such as an osteoporosis exercise program, nutrition, safe daily activities and movements, and Vitamin D – [...]
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I recently had the opportunity to speak to Kent MacLeod, Clinical Pharmacist and owner of NutriChem Compounding Phramacy and Clinic, about issues related to osteoporosis treatment and prevention. My video of our discussion is below.
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I have had a number of my clients ask me if their neck pain is the result of their osteoporosis. When I probe them further for more information, they tell me that their Bone Mineral Density (BMD) test results measured the bone density of their neck. Their results indicated a low bone density score in [...]
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A study was just recently released in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on prolonged bisphosphonate therapy and the increased risk of femoral shaft fractures in older women. Treatment for five years or longer was associated with an increased risk of femoral shaft fracture.
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The Central Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) examination is the friendliest of all of the various x-ray examinations and may as well be considered the safest. This article highlights what you should expect and also the steps you should take in preparation for the examination.
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A recent study has concluded positive benefits of Physical Therapy prescribed exercise and manual therapy in the clinical management of patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
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Margaret Martin is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Yoga Teacher with over 27 years experience helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals.
She treats clients with low bone density at her clinic and teaches fellow Health Professionals how to treat osteoporosis.
Margaret is the recipient of the 2011 Award of Distinction from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for her significant contributions and achievements as a Physiotherapist.