This Greek study is interesting even though it only had 140 participants. I’m not a statistician but it looks like the 70 women who used the Osteostrong machines had a bigger increase in bone mass (lower T-score after 9 months of using the equipment) than the control group of 70 women who did not use the Osteostrong machines. Of particular note, was the improvement to the T-score of the trabecular bone, which I did not even know they could measure! Anyway, from what I can see from the results, the gains weren’t huge but they do say they are statistically relevant. It will be interesting to see the final results after 12 months of use.

The part that bothers me about Osteostrong, is that it runs as a franchise and it’s not that expensive to buy one. So who watches over the people who use the machines? What are their qualifications and are they as careful as they need to be when adjusting the machines for each individual and ensuring they are in the right position before loading their muscles/bones. I think if someone is already fit and understands correct body position, this can be a good tool. I’m a little reticent as my spine is weak and extreme loading in the wrong position can’t be good! But I’d love to hear other people’s position on this, as I’m trying to keep an open mind. I’ve done a demo and I’m a little petite for one of the machines, but all the women who I saw there swear by it, saying their T-scores have stabilized or improved since participating.