1. < Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Conflicting advice on exercise

Posted by sheilad1 @sheilad1, Dec 9, 2022

I was told exercise must be weight bearing and impact like walking dancing and marching in place. This says weight bearing but easy on the impact.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis/art-20044989
Is weight bearing but not impact ok? My knees would appreciate that.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.

dtk58 | @dtk58 | Dec 10, 2022
In reply to @johnbishop "Welcome @dtk58, Thanks for sharing the resource. Since you are a new member and unable to..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Welcome @dtk58, Thanks for sharing the resource. Since you are a new member and unable to post links for a short period of time, I thought I would share the link for you so that other members who are not familiar with Margaret Martin's work can view it.

-- Exercise Plans for the Exercise for Better Bones Program
http://melioguide.com/exercise-plans/
Are these the exercises that help you?

Jump to this post

Thank you! Much appreciated. As for exercise, I have been practicing yoga (I also teach it) for almost 20 years. I walk, hike mountains, do interval training, and garden. It was a big shock to be diagnosed with osteoporosis. If decided to try to manage it with calcium supplements, vitamin D and collagen for the next year to see if there are any improvements. Keeping my fingers crossed.

REPLY
rita | @ritabtripp | Dec 11, 2022

I thought I read in one of the earlier posts that jumping on a mini trampoline was helpful for osteoporosis??? My integrated medicine doctor suggested a body vibrator. Several years ago I was told wearing a weighted vest would help. Does anyone have any experience with any of these being helpful for their osteoporosis?

REPLY
2 replies
windyshores | @windyshores | Dec 11, 2022
In reply to @ritabtripp "I thought I read in one of the earlier posts that jumping on a mini trampoline..." + (show)
@ritabtripp

I thought I read in one of the earlier posts that jumping on a mini trampoline was helpful for osteoporosis??? My integrated medicine doctor suggested a body vibrator. Several years ago I was told wearing a weighted vest would help. Does anyone have any experience with any of these being helpful for their osteoporosis?

Jump to this post

@ritatripp be careful! We don't know how severe your osteoporosis is.....I do tai chi and it helps and is gentle.

REPLY
1 reply
rita | @ritabtripp | Dec 11, 2022

Good idea. That was also recommended! Thank you!

REPLY
barbakp | @barbakp | Dec 11, 2022
In reply to @sheilad1 "Thank you. It was a researcher who told me my feet had to get off the..." + (show)
@sheilad1

Thank you. It was a researcher who told me my feet had to get off the floor but I think the elliptical maybe ok

Jump to this post

Another great resource is Sara Meeks,PT. She had been working with osteoporosis clients for 30+years. You can find some podcasts and exercise videos on YouTube. Also she sent me some information I use daily. She has osteoporosis herself, and greatly reduced her numbers with her exercises and Low Intensity Vibrations unit.
Also Loren Fishman has his 12 yoga exercises for osteoporosis which have shown to help. They are enjoyable and build such flexibility!
Free weights are helpful if you can.. need real help with this because form is essential.

REPLY
Teri | @tsc | Dec 11, 2022
In reply to @ritabtripp "I thought I read in one of the earlier posts that jumping on a mini trampoline..." + (show)
@ritabtripp

I thought I read in one of the earlier posts that jumping on a mini trampoline was helpful for osteoporosis??? My integrated medicine doctor suggested a body vibrator. Several years ago I was told wearing a weighted vest would help. Does anyone have any experience with any of these being helpful for their osteoporosis?

Jump to this post

High intensity vibration exercisers pose risks to those with osteoporosis. I stopped using mine after 9 months. Also, I've heard warnings from Sara Meeks that weighted vests can cause vertebral fractures. For guidance on safe exercises for osteoporosis, check out Margaret Martin at MelioGuide and Dr. Loren Fishman, 12 Poses vs Osteoporosis,, and also Sara meeks. All can be Googled. Take care.

REPLY
lynnhaz | @lynnhaz | Dec 12, 2022

Dr Sherri Betz (PhD in physical therapy) is fantastic. She’s one of the coaches in the Bone Coach program but also had her own business called therapilates… expert in osteoporosis she’s got online classes all designed around bone strengthening and safety

REPLY
1 reply
sheilad1 | @sheilad1 | Dec 13, 2022
In reply to @lynnhaz "Dr Sherri Betz (PhD in physical therapy) is fantastic. She’s one of the coaches in the..." + (show)
@lynnhaz

Dr Sherri Betz (PhD in physical therapy) is fantastic. She’s one of the coaches in the Bone Coach program but also had her own business called therapilates… expert in osteoporosis she’s got online classes all designed around bone strengthening and safety

Jump to this post

I am doing the free week with bone coach and applied to join.

REPLY
1 reply
lynnhaz | @lynnhaz | Dec 13, 2022
In reply to @sheilad1 "I am doing the free week with bone coach and applied to join." + (show)
@sheilad1

I am doing the free week with bone coach and applied to join.

Jump to this post

oh Wow!! Fantastic. You wont be sorry. Good to have another person on board...we can be on calls together!

REPLY
2 replies
View MoreView Less
Please sign in or register to post a reply.