Reputable YouTube Channels for Osteoporosis?

Posted by stacibw @stacibw, Mar 31 5:04pm

Recently diagnosed, 51 years old.

Enjoy listening to podcasts and YouTube videos. Looking for some reputable channels on osteoporosis.

You’ve directed me to Keith McCormick and osteoBoston already. Who else can I trust with up to date info?

I’m just now learning and am open to traditional medicine, functional medicine, naturopathic medicine points of view.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

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healthseeker77 | @healthseeker77 | Mar 31 5:19pm

Dr. Doug Lucas is a retired Orthopedic Surgeon who now works with Osteoporosis patients. He has many videos on YouTube and provides good reliable information about what can be done to improve your bone strength with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

windyshores | @windyshores | Mar 31 5:43pm

Dr. Ben Leder's video Combinations and Sequencing Approaches to Osteoporosis is very good.

stacibw | @stacibw | Mar 31 5:52pm

In reply to @windyshores "Dr. Ben Leder's video Combinations and Sequencing Approaches to Osteoporosis is very good." + (show)

Thank you! I did have that one on my list also! You mentioned that one before but havent listened yet. Appreciate you!

lns | @lns | Apr 1 1:34pm

Hi, the people on YouTube that I trust are Margaret Martin and Dan Purser, MD.

Michael Lavacot | @michaellavacot | Apr 1 2:45pm

Hi Stacibw,

There are a few doctors that stand out in the field that I follow named Dr. John Bilezikian and Dr. Michael McClung. You will see their names on a lot of clinical trials and studies on osteoporosis. Both of these doctors train other doctors from around the world. Dr. McClung presented at the 2023 World Congress of Osteoporosis and is scheduled to present at this months 2024 World Congress of Osteoporosis.

While neither have a YouTube channel, they do have some good content on YouTube. The best overall training I have seen is a 4 part, 6 hour training of Dr. Bilezikian training other doctors. It's from 2018 but it covers all of the current medications. The first part is here https://youtu.be/vnOQsYYalyQ?si=a3IuGaQ34IjfkWvt .

That said, I attended trainings from both the 2023 World Congress of Osteoporosis as well as the 2023 9th Central European Congress of Osteoporosis and put together a one hour training from what I learned. While I'm not a doctor, I'm an engineer and a researcher that trained others on technical information for a living. I think you will find yourself well informed to talk to your doctor after watching it https://youtu.be/Z4uXAsnhSaA . Please let me know what you think if you watch it.

Good luck!
Mike

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Apr 11 8:16am

OsteoBoston

gmom14 | @gmom14 | Apr 12 8:47am

In reply to @healthseeker77 "Dr. Doug Lucas is a retired Orthopedic Surgeon who now works with Osteoporosis patients. He has..." + (show)

Yes, I have found him to be quite good as well.

kallettla | @kallettla | Apr 13 9:19am

In reply to @michaellavacot "Hi Stacibw, There are a few doctors that stand out in the field that I follow..." + (show)

Mike. Thank you for making that very informative YouTube video. I LOVED it. It was easy to understand and it helped me realize that I have many choices, depending on the reasons for my osteoporosis. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. My imagination had made me feel there is no hope and my bones would disintegrate and my life would be full of fractures and pain, and not at all a life I want. I am a very active person and have been so afraid my life as I know it, and enjoy, would be over. I have GREAT HOPE now. I have read so many books and looked at so many YouTube videos. You have certainly done your research. Thank you for sharing it!

Do you happen to have a YouTube of your exercise routine?

With appreciation,

Karen

Michael Lavacot | @michaellavacot | Apr 13 12:32pm

Hi Karen,

You just made my day! Thanks for sending your kind note and I'm glad you are feeling a bit easier about your osteoporosis. Like it was for me, once you get a good footing, it becomes less scary and more manageable.

As for exercise, John Bilezikian just tells his patients to get exercise. He doesn't even care weather it's aerobic or weight bearing. Getting your heart rate up is key to a lot of health issues. I personally ride my bike for 75 minutes three times a week and do a few weights and stretching once a week. It's easy to push off exercise but you have to do it. I see older people that are stiff, can barely walk, and can't turn their heads which keeps me motivated.

Thanks again for the note. Good luck on your journey!

Mike