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

Posted by tikigod18 @tikigod18, Jan 29, 2019

Has anyone had experience with OsteoStrong? It suggests you will get a large increase in bone density while using their facility 10 minutes per WEEK. Somewhat pricey at $99 and up per month, but am curious if anyone who is NOT a franchisee, has experienced this program?

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amg8 | @amg8 | Dec 7, 2023
In reply to @lcurr "I have osteoporosis. I was referred to Osteostrong by my primary doctor. At my 7-week session,..." + (show)
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I have osteoporosis. I was referred to Osteostrong by my primary doctor. At my 7-week session, I ruptured my right shoulder rotator cuff while using the standing machine on which you pull upwards on bars with arms at your sides. I did not return to the facility and am being treated by an orthopedic surgeon with PT and injections, so far.

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I did OsteoStrong for two years and I did see some improvement in my bone density numbers, but then I injured my scapular muscles on one of the machines. I had to do some pt and pain meds for a while. I think it's very important that we educate ourselves in whatever mode of healing we attempt. We need to learn the dangers as well as the benefits.

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patjack2 | @patjack2 | Dec 8, 2023
In reply to @healthseeker77 "lcurr- Thank you for your reply. I have been thinking about joining OsteoStrong - but wondered..." + (show)
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lcurr- Thank you for your reply. I have been thinking about joining OsteoStrong - but wondered about injuries. I am just recovering from a fractured tibia in my left leg and broken radius and ulna in my left arm all incurred in a bike accident. I wondered if the equipment at OsteoStrong was well monitored- as well as if the people who work there are adequately trained to prevent injuries.

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I attend Osteostrong in Ft Myers and have had a very positive experience. My dexa scan got so much better after getting worse each year for 6 years. That being said I’m in very good shape and haven’t worried about using the machines. But you, dealing with broken bones should avoid it I think. Keep walking and use light weights until your doc says you’re fully healed. Good luck to you.

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healthseeker77 | @healthseeker77 | Dec 8, 2023
In reply to @patjack2 "I attend Osteostrong in Ft Myers and have had a very positive experience. My dexa scan..." + (show)
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I attend Osteostrong in Ft Myers and have had a very positive experience. My dexa scan got so much better after getting worse each year for 6 years. That being said I’m in very good shape and haven’t worried about using the machines. But you, dealing with broken bones should avoid it I think. Keep walking and use light weights until your doc says you’re fully healed. Good luck to you.

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Congratulations on your improved DEXA results. And thank you for your guidance. I was an active bike rider before the accident, I had over 2500 miles in the year before the accident, but bones heal slowly at 75 so I’ll do as you suggest and walk and use light weights for a while.

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lkmayo | @lkmayo | Dec 9, 2023
In reply to @healthseeker77 "lcurr- Thank you for your reply. I have been thinking about joining OsteoStrong - but wondered..." + (show)
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lcurr- Thank you for your reply. I have been thinking about joining OsteoStrong - but wondered about injuries. I am just recovering from a fractured tibia in my left leg and broken radius and ulna in my left arm all incurred in a bike accident. I wondered if the equipment at OsteoStrong was well monitored- as well as if the people who work there are adequately trained to prevent injuries.

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I was injured two separate times using their machines so I stopped going.

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joyboudreau | @joyboudreau | Dec 21, 2023
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Osteostrong sounds like a very interesting option. I just checked their website and unfortunately there is not one anywhere near me. I like the idea of increasing bone strength with appropriate exercises.
JK

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Search for biodensity therapy - not osteo strong.

Osteo Strong took the original biodensity machine which has four steps and made it into four separate machines. So -same thing. I found the biodensity in a chiropractor’s office. So did my friend in another state.

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lioness2001 | @lioness2001 | Jan 2, 2024
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OsteoStrong results were Amazing. The osteoporosis in my hip is now Osteopenia.
I am due for a dexa and hope to see this trend continue.

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How old are you?

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lioness2001 | @lioness2001 | Jan 2, 2024
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I was injured two separate times using their machines so I stopped going.

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Wow, thanks for your feedback.

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proagejourney | @proagejourney | Feb 2, 2024

Check out The Bone Clinic. They talk about exercise in particular deadlift,back squat and overhead press plus hanging and dropping from a bar. An exercise physiologist work you up to this with instruction and progressive overload. Check out this Youtube with National Spine Health Foundation and The Bone Clinic. I had osteopenia and now have normal bone density. I did this with a similar workout to the above. I did it on my own. I am an experienced gym goer so knew technique etc.Bottom line you can build bone with exercise. Supervision is recommended for most.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Feb 3, 2024

I have. I became concerned that I was commiting to a procedure that was not being monitored by a medical professional. I have lumbar stenosis and, of course, osteoporosis. Too Much of a risk for me when I read about people getting a fracture just by making the bed.

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jeanniejacobs | @jeanniejacobs | Feb 3, 2024
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I’d like to know what it is. I have Ostereomalacia.
My bones are soft.

Editor's Note:
From the National Osteoporosis Foundation https://www.nof.org/patients/patient-support/faq

It has long been known that high-intensity resistance exercise and impact increases osteogenic loading and facilitates bone mineral density acquisition. Several of the manuscripts and abstracts shared by OsteoStrong™ describe the effects of high-intensity resistance exercise using the BioDensity equipment on force production, leg muscle strength, HA1C diabetes marker and bone mineral density (BMD) outcomes in small uncontrolled studies of adults (sample sizes ranged from n=9 to n=21). The larger published studies they shared examined levels of impact loading on BMD outcomes in adolescents, assessed sex differences and learning effects in maximal force production and reported in an abstract that the underweight adults only were able to produce adequate force production for osteogenic loading. None of the studies were adequately powered randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of the OsteoStrong™ exercise program on BMD outcome, and none compared the effectiveness of the BioDensity program to a more generic, high-intensity resistance exercise program. The studies to date do provide preliminary data for this type of large effectiveness trails which are needed in order to change guidelines or make recommendations.
In summary, the scientific community has long known the benefits of high-intensity resistance and impact exercise on BMD. While the high-intensity BioDensity exercise program may be beneficial for increasing BMD in adults, the evidence presented does not demonstrate efficacy of the OsteoStrong™ program on BMD outcomes. Furthermore, we do not know how it compares to the benefits of the current BHOF recommendations for weight bearing and resistance exercise. Further research is warranted before the benefits of the OsteoStrong™ program can be determined.

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What is the date of this article? I did a free first session and seriously considering this. I’ve had serious side effects from Fosamax and one Reclast Infusion. I will not do another. I certainly don’t think OsteoStrong will hurt to try. The only negative was a “sales” approach to my appointment. But I understand they are a franchisee and are incented to make a successful business.

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