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Has anyone found an exercise based program proven to work?
To All-Very important information shared by Belinda Beck from- theboneclinic- goggle that- based in Australia- yesterday in the Osteoporosis Summit that has been sited here going on this week. The Liftmor trials, which she was in charge of , has been tracking people for over 10 years put a program into place called Onero, based on that thinking and the results are in and impressive. It works to improve bone mass. It's based on HiRIT -( I believe the acronym is to denote High Intensity Resistance Impact Training). It can be safe and effective led BY PEOPLE that have been trained. She emphasized NOT to do these exercises without SUPERVISION. Sherri Betz's exercise programs are built off this thinking. Beck said to grow bone you need specific, targeted training. They watched people over many years in the Liftmor trials and then went one step further to set up a clinic in the real world to test it out . As she explained, its based on one lifting 85% of what you can lift in one repetition. So that is a lot, but everyone is different. For one it might mean starting with a broom stick , for another it could mean 2o lbs or more. The program is individualized for each person. Each person receives a 2 1/2 hr baseline assessment. A very important thing she commented on that at first they were confused about was why the femoral neck didn't change the BMD score much- but hot off the press this week- they have a 3-D testing device in their clinic and it revealed that the thickness of the cortex increased particularly where the femoral neck fracture usually starts. and further the proximal head of the femur cortex gets thicker along with the trabeculae . so therefore the shape of the bones improve and there's increased internal hip support. She did go over some of the basic criteria to do this Onero program , but I won't bore you with those details , except to say that most people can participate in this treatment. I will direct you to go to a podcast with Margie Bissinger PT where she interviews Dr. Claudia Tamas, she is an Onero trained clinician that heads up a medical clinic in NJ. This information is new and there are very few clinics in the US that offer this . So get out there and talk about it, maybe share this info with your general dr, endo, PT office, etc. so it can begin to be offered in more places!!! That was a lot , but hope that this gives you all some hope!! Beck said they are changing the idea that instead of meds, exercise can be the first line of defense against osteoporosis issues!! Good Luck to all on your own path!
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Yes, very hopeful there will be more Onero accredited practitioners, (physiotherapist or exercise physiologist) in the USA. In my humble opinion, I think it's one of the few proven methods to actually increase bone and decrease fracture risks naturally. Certainly gives us some hope of alternatives! As of now, I see 4 USA certified in her program, 1 Sommerset NJ, 2 Long Island NY and 1 Wisconsin.
Prayers there will be more clinics to help us in this silent disease.
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7 ReactionsI am in NM & asked my doctor & also a local physical therapist about Onero; neither had ever heard of it. With the rate of osteoporosis sky-rocketing, you’d really think physical therapists would get on-board.
I wish you had mentioned the ONLINE Onero program. I am considering joining that but can’t find any independent reviews on it. Do you have any info on it?
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6 Reactions@debkincaid - I didn’t mention it cause I was not aware of it. Thanks for the info, I’ll certainly look into that. I am going to go to the Somerset clinic to have a consult and to observe the program , though that’s a 3 hour drive for me and therefore joining the program there is I’d say out of the question . But I’m very curious !!!! I think because this is so new it hasn’t hit yet. Probably only people that were looking at the Liftmor trials had, or have much of an idea about this, and don’t think there are many of those people out there either. Just my own thoughts/ opinion..
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2 ReactionsI watched that interview too, and was very inspired. I'd heard about the LIFTMOR trials, but, until the that interview, didn't realize that there is a certification program which PTs and other professionals can complete. There isn't a certified trainer/clinic anywhere near me. I live in a somewhat rural area. Even so, our clinic is actually quite amazing, and the PT department is well known in the area. They're currently expanding the department and putting in a huge gym. They may be open to the idea of certifying in Onera, I'm going to reach out to them about it.
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4 Reactions@hopefullibrarian - terrific , I hope all who saw it does the same thing.
Yes I looked into the online Onero program. They have the regular one which uses light weights and is geared towards improving balance. They also have individualized programs but I talked to one of their staff in Australia and they only do dumbbells, not barbells for the individualized program, as they believe you MUST have supervision lifting the heavier barbells proven to improve BMD in the Liftmor trials. So out of luck. However, though expensive I am going to be working with a personal trainer to do the squat, deadlift and overhead press- the 3 exercises that are done in their clinic with barbells.
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9 ReactionsMost of the things you describe are available at regular gyms. Remember Merck built a campaign to sell Fosamax with scare tactics, Measurements for scan were pulled out of air.
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3 ReactionsThank you for your response! I’ve been using dumbbells (8lb) & just trying to get stronger overall. i just find it pathetic that there are so few Onero accredited clinics in the US. Best of luck with your program with the personal trainer. Perhaps the cost can be viewed as minimal when compared to the pain & suffering, inconvenience that goes along with a fracture. Hope you will report on your progress.
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1 ReactionRegular gyms don’t give individual supervision, do they? They might show you some exercises & form tips but at least here, after that, they ignore you.
Does anyone know how melioguide.com with Margaret Martin lines up with Onero?
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