Did you know Osteoporosis is known as the “bone thief” as it silently causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures during a heavy lift, a fall, or even a violent cough. You may not even know you have osteoporosis until you have broken a bone.
If you’re worried about your bone health, balance and risk of falling, the Bone Builder exercise program may be just for you!
The Bone Builder program is a customized 45-minute, one-on-one active exercise program with regulated healthcare providers. Participants attend once or twice per week and are assigned home-based exercises to continue in the comfort of their home.
Each session includes:
- Weight-bearing exercises: To help stimulate bone formation by making the bones work to support the body’s weight.
- Strength training: Resistance (weights, resistance bands, or bodyweight) helps strengthen muscles and bones, and improve posture.
- Balance and flexibility training: To help improve coordination, balance, and prevent falls.
- Posture improvement exercises: Strengthening the back and core muscles helps prevent posture problems and reduces the risk of spinal fractures.
Additional features:
- Tailored to individual needs: Customized based on age, fitness level, and specific osteoporosis severity.
- Professional supervision: To help ensure proper technique is followed.
- Gradual progression: Gradually increasing
The Bone Builder program is ideal for individuals:
- Diagnosed with Osteoporosis
- At risk of Osteoporosis
- Recovering from a fracture
- With a history or fear of falling
- Looking to maintain their independence
Benefits of completing the program may include:
- Reduced risk of fractures
- Pain management
- Independence and confidence
- Prevention of further bone loss
- Improved mental and emotional health
- Enhanced quality of life
An exercise program may offer significant benefits as part of an osteoporosis management and prevention strategy. Combining weight-bearing, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises can benefit bone health, physical function, and quality of life.
Direct billing is offered for those who qualify or purchase packages of 8 sessions.
