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Physical Therapists/Margaret Martin
I was recently diagnosed with a slight compression fracture at L1 and L2. I am going to confer with a physical therapist near my residence to try and avoid additional fractures, and to be able to exercise safely. I would like to work with Margaret Martin, but her appointments are virtual, which is not the same as being in person. Have any of you worked with Margaret online, or in conjunction with a physical therapist near you?
Thanks in advance for your assistance and time - much appreciated. And, Happy Near Year!
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Margaret's YouTube videos are great.
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2 ReactionsI have had online appts with two PT's who focus on osteoporosis and the sessions were great. Margaret Martin has offered online PT appts for several years and I assume her sessions would be the same. I think you'd have a good experience as long as you have a good wifi connection and webcam. I used my laptop (vs. mobile phone or desktop).
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1 ReactionMaximum effectiveness from exercises occurs when form is correct. The downside of video exercise sessions is that the instructor can't correct bad form. You can actually hurt yourself.
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1 ReactionI have not worked with Margaret Martin but I have been helped significantly by her through her melioguide/ YouTube videos, books and now her- Living with Compression Fractures program. I am so thankful that I found her. I wish you well with your decisions.
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1 Reaction@mundy, which Margaret Martin book(s) did you purchase? And, were you able to work through the exercises on your own? I am thinking of purchasing her "Exercise for Better Bones" book as an adjunct to my exercise regime, thanks.
I bought the book, Exercise for Better Bones, and also the accompanying exercise program which you buy and download from her website. They are designed to work together. I believe one purchase allows you access to each level of her program, which gives you a daily program of exercises. I did a 6 day a week program, with 3 different sets of exercises done twice each week. There are also video clips of her doing and explaining most of the exercises. I was quite dedicated for 4 months or so, but now I mostly integrate the exercises into my own daily mix of exercises and videos for variety. I learned a lot from the program and find it a valuable resource.
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1 ReactionAre you able to download the exercises so that they are on the tv or only able to download to your devices? Thanks!
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1 Reaction@sonodeka, thank you so very much for the information. I purchased her "Living with Compression Fractures" program, which has been invaluable. I already have had a compression fracture, and am trying to avoid additional ones. Does the exercises in her book take that into account? I would like to purchase it, but want to make certain it will be beneficial for someone who has had compression fractures. I might add that I am also currently working with a physical therapist to address this issue as well, many thanks.
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1 ReactionI believe they are just available on her website. It's possible you could connect to your tv, I never tried. They are just short demonstrations of exercises, not the a whole set of exercises. She does have a few short classes on YouTube. Good luck!
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1 ReactionMargaret Martin is known for being particularly careful about form and
exercising safely. She asks you to self assess your exercise level,
taking into account fracture risk. Then you start the exercises at the
appropriate level. I haven't seen the book about compression fractures but
I think you'd find this book would be a useful addition to that one. Good
luck!!