Anyone had experience with OsteoStrong, who is not a franchisee?

Hi @smittysmith2,
You're welcome.
Based on the interview, those who participate in Osteostrong must be carefully screened to determine if the program is suitable for them.
Reading about all your wife's fractures, I was wondering if she has something more going on than osteoporosis, like a genetic disorder, but that would probably be a lifelong condition with bones breaking easily since childhood.
I wish you both the best and hope you find a physician who can help.

Thanks! There’s no family history. After her second fracture, she went to every specialist she could think of to see why this was happening. She didn’t go to anyone specializing in genetics. I don’t know if we have anyone here in Jackson, MS that does that. I’m going to suggest that she try to find one.

Thank you so much for sharing this. It is incredibly helpful amongst so much controversy .

You're welcome, @rhorich. There is so much controvversy, and with it , comes confusion!

I hope you can find some answers. Dr. Doug Lucas has a free Master Class on Osteoporosis you have to sign up for, but it may be worthwhile to look into.

When I joined Osteostrong there was no careful screening. I wonder if you are saying you should have you physician screen you prior?

There was no careful screening of any kind when I went for the free session. I emphasized that I was 8 months post op total knee replacement and was concerned about the machines doing harm and I was assured it would not be a problem. I knew immediately after the session that I hurt the knee and I'm lucky in that the hardware that was put in my knee is good but the likelihood is that I tore muscles and ligaments because the knee was not totally healed yet. I can see why they insist you sign a waiver of liability before even trying their machines. I would not recommend them to anyone after my experience. And the cost of it is ridiculous....$207.00 for a 10 minute weekly session. I want to add that 2 ½ months after Osteostrong, my knee still is bothering me.

Beware of the claims that Osteostrong makes. I agree with one of the posts that states the obvious...Astronauts are in the best shape...so using the osteostrong types of machines can help them..but maybe not so good for those with osteoporosis and seniors. I believe that I caused further distruction of my bones just going thru one session of Osteostrong. It's dangerous for our fragile bones. Buyer beware!!! Go walking and use tall walking sticks...reach your arms out far and push down on them on your stride...this will give you the same feeling you would get with an elliptical type of low impact exercise. It's a great upper body workout as well as what assistance walking does for our overall well being. I'm adding in 1 lb wrist weights to see if that can make more of a difference in my upper body/arm strength. Good luck! enjoy your day!

Hi @gravity3, my comments were based on the founder's statement, in the interview with Dr. Lucas, that Osteostrong isn't suitable for everyone. I think some who commented here can attest to that from their personal experiences.
I imagine a physician screening a patient would have to be familiar with the Osteostrong program to determine its suitability for the patient.

I'm sorry to hear that, @ellenok. When I was in my late 20s I had surgery to repair torn ligaments in my knee. I was on crutches for months, and during that time, I fell hard while walking at an airport. It hurt for months afterwards...some new pains I really didn't need. Eventually, the pains went away, but it took time. Take care.