Onero Program for bone building
Has anyone tried the Onero program in the U.S. and, if so, what is your opinion of it? Is it expensive? I go to the gym for resistance training but don't really know if I'm exercising correctly and getting the most benefit from what I'm doing. I don't know if the Y trainers that I go to are skilled in strength techniques for osteoporosis patients. I've also heard of OsteoStrong but don't know much about it either - success or not. Any info would be appreciated.
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ONeroben Florida? Please let me know
@margotm there is one in Jacksonville. Scoliosis PT Jax
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1 ReactionThank you for all sharing all the information. Very helpful! I am 70yo pettite woman with my journey of recovery 13th weeks of T11 fracture. I believe my fracture happened due to a wrong twist on the trampoline or lifting and twisting with a water package from Cosco. This fracture put me into clinical fragility osteoporosis despite my DEXA, which is borderline osteopenia/normal ranges. On my first appointment with a rheumatologist, the doctor's plan was Evenity, but I am going through clearance with cardiologist, dentist, and gastroenterologist due to my risk factors. Waiting time for the endo and rheumatologist appointment is very long at Optum, Seattle,e WA. I am trying to navigate myself, plus doing PT. I've found two ONERO-trained providers in Seattle, but I am really scared after a fracture about heavy lifting.
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You might try checking out melioguide.com
It is very helpful and focuses on those with osteoporosis/osteopenia who want ways to exercise safely.
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If you do start the Onero program in Seattle, they always do an evaluation first. You will not lift anything heavy to start out. Usually they work on proper form and position before adding weight. Over time and as you build strength the weight is added. You slowly work up to heavy. The goal is to eventually lift 85% of your 1 rep max. That means your eventual goal is to lift 85% of whatever weight you can lift only 1 time with correct form. For an example, and just using 100 as an easy number: If you can deadlift 100 pounds one time only, with proper form, because it's too heavy to lift a second time, that is your 1 rep max. 85% of that, or 85 lbs, is your goal. The program in no way starts out with this, always working up slowly and safely under the supervision of the Onero trained specialist. The "heavy lifting" and "resistance training" nomenclature can be intimidating, but know that the main goal of the Onero program is to prevent fracture. Go for it!! Good luck!!
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4 Reactions@psmnonna Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me. Your support helps me alleviate my fear. Wishing you all become stronger with bones like a "brick"!
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