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hi sorry for late reply The email I have attached to Mayo Connect isn't the one I usually look at - which is even more clogged - so I don't see everything . It always sounds to me like they weren't on the drugs. But you know that Margaret Martin person on the internet with all the osteo info? The one who likes the Marodyne Plate so that may be why she wrote this - she has big problems with the study. Here's the link. https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/liftmor-osteoporosis-osteopenia/
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Thanks so much for posting this link. I’m scheduled to be analyzed in mid-September by an Onero accredited PT in Scottsdale, AZ. I’m 74 years old and have osteopenia in spine and hips and osteoporosis in right lower arm. I work out six days a week with three days of cardio and three days concentrating on weight lifting, balance, and general osteoporosis exercises (planks, wall pushups, etc.). I’ve also done Margret Martin’s program. The more I read about the Onero weight lifting program, the more I’m concerned about hurting myself. I couldn’t dead lift 75 pounds if my life depended on it. I will post my comments after I have my Onero analysis and learn what is involved with the Onero classes at the Scottsdale facility.
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Thank you for this link.
As a long time osteoporosis patient who has been lifting weights for 13 years, I wouldn't recommend everyone try the LIFTMOR protocol. When I began lifting, I was not yet diagnosed with osteopenia and it was a very long and slow process to build up to a level where I could lift anything heavy. I also had several muscle injuries (not bone) during the first year. If you've never lifted weights, it takes a long time for your tendons and ligaments to acclimate and become stronger.
I'd recommend starting with Margaret Martin's program (or something similar) to first introduce light weight strength training. Resistance bands are a good option as well.
It boggles my mind that the PT overseeing the LIFTMOR program would consider allowing a 96 lb woman (Elizabeth describing her experience with LIFTMOR) perform these exercises after such a short period of time.
I hope the individuals who had bad experiences reported their observations to the Onero program. It's clear that not all approved practitioners are following the set guidelines.
I've use more of a whole body strength training approach but do use the four LIFTMOR exercises in my weight training. I don't lift as much as what I might be able to do in an official LIFTMOR program because I am unsupervised and I don't have the required equipment at home.
Lifting hasn't reversed my osteoporosis over the 11 years since I was diagnosed, nor did it prevent a T8 compression fracture (not a result of exercise) but I hope it may have slowed it down. It's also given me better strength and balance, and energy to live my life.