LiftMOR protocol

@debraran I am doing the same in Mpls. I am 63, not on Medicare and have to pay out of pocket. I think I can afford about 6 months, taking money out of retirement for this, but then what, I don’t know? I could lift some on my own, but not like this. I’m hoping that continuing the jumping on my own will continue to stimulate bone growth. Also wondering if I do make enough progress, if maybe a vibration plate could maintain it?

@mwallj

Have you checked out melioguide.com
She is a physical therapist who specializes in safe exercise for those with osteoporosis.

Dr. Belinda Beck was lead researcher in the LIFTMOR trials. Through ONERO she now offers certification to PT and some other professionals.

You can get a great boost from her down-to-earth approach and enthusiasm from this presentation by her.

@mwallj
Yes with medicare I get free memberships to some gyms and although not using now and trainer would be extra of course, I will to fill in what I can't do at home. I need assistance with pullups and deadlifts and the one where you squat with bar on your back. I can do core and machines on my own. Although Liftmor is basically 4 exercises my therapist to fill time and round me out, emphasizes doing core and legs and tells me to keep doing chest and bicep/triceps at home, but don't overdo back. I do up to 30lbs with rows at home since that's the heaviest dumbell I own but I know I can go to gym. Working right now, nothing is close but I will utilize it later.
I do jumping but not from steps, just like broadjumps and heel drops. How do you do them?
Also do you have osteoporosis or osteopenia?

@gravity3
yes, she is what made me start to look into Liftmor and it was my gyn before she retired that told me about a program at a local rehab where they do something similar. I was so grateful because I couldn't find any in CT. Now Hartford hospital is implementing something too.

@kfhoz
I will look at this more later but like all the Liftmor and other bone outcomes. My doctor was very much against drugs unless you were really bad, she actually told me at 65, I was "young" for them and you should try everything before committing to it. Now in Osteopenia but close in spine to osteoporosis.

@debraran I have osteoporosis, -3.3 in spine and -3.0 in hips. In addition to going to a PT for the Liftmor exercises, I go to Orange Theory 2 times a week, so I get other weightlifting exercises there. For jumping I do the pull-up and drop from Liftmor 2 times a week and in addition I am using an app called OSTEO-GAINS, which I would highly recommend depending upon one’s medical conditions and if it’s safe for an individual person. They only use from floor jumps. It’s recommended by Dr. Stacy Sims. It’s not free, but it’s $24 for an entire year.

@mwallj
Thank you, I will look at it!

I am wondering if the group could help me. A person posted a video link regarding the Liftmor by a women who was a PT from outside the US. I believe. I am thinking Canada or Australia. I am guessing. She made some really excellent comments about some really good points to keep in mind before doing those exercises. I remember it was a close up of her face. She had medium brown hair about shoulder length . No glasses. I think there was a blind and a lamp in the scene. I have tried to find it again without any luck. I would appreciate if it could be reposted. Thank you for your assistance.

@awesomemomx2 I don’t know who this is but I would be careful about anyone denigrating the program. Find an Onero certified physical therapist and follow their instruction. They do an “onboarding” session first to be sure the program is a good fit for you and always focus on proper form so you don’t injure yourself. I started 7 months ago (I am 81) and can now deadlift 57 pounds! Also, my posture has improved, my upper arms have lost that old age wrinkly skin and my scoliosis is less defined as my back muscles have strengthened. As to the osteo, I will have another REMS scan in a few months. I can’t say enough good things about the program—I just wish I had started sooner! Pic is from a week or so ago.