@loragiangregorio
Professor, Dept. of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Canada Research: clinical trials and implementation science related to exercise physiology, osteoporosis, and fall and fracture prevention.
New BonES lab and friends paper: Practical continuing education training for rehab and exercise professionals on exercise and nutrition for older adults is lacking. cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10....
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If someone tells you they know the BEST exercise for bone mineral density, they are wrong. www.instagram.com/reel/DTSj0N6...
Sneak peak of Modern Management of the Older Adult podcast that drops Thursday. Check out @mmoa.icephysio on Instagram to watch the podcast.
Which types of exercise prevent falls, and may prevent fractures? Research shows:
• Balance + functional training → 24% fewer falls
• Tai Chi → 19% fewer falls
• Combined programs → 34% fewer falls
• Strength training with impact → best for bone strength
What is your exercise plan for 2026?
Can exercise improve bone mineral density if you’re already taking osteoporosis medication—or does the medication interfere?
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Should you do deadlifts? Brief tips on how to master the version of this exercise that is right for you. youtube.com/shorts/iE247...
Do prunes increase bone mineral density? BonES lab gives you the science in this YouTube short: youtube.com/shorts/kb8C2...
Three things you should know about the osteoporosis medication denosumab (Prolia) - animated video by BonES lab. youtu.be/p0xgr1vNeyM
Example beginner balance and lower extremity strength program: Sit-to-stand Standing heel raises Seated toe raises Toe taps on step Hinge and reach forward Side stepping As many repetitions as possible in 1 minute. Repeat twice. Use counter or support object as needed Progressions: Lower seat, load it up, or hover sit-to-stand Single leg heel raise Walking on heels Step ups on step One leg hinge and reach Sideways mini-lunge includes a picture of a man bendng forward slightly at the waist with arms reaching out overhead.
Want some ideas for balance training? Sit-to-stand, standing heel raises, toe raises, toe taps on a step, hinge and reach, and side stepping might be some options.
I Hate My Weighted Vest - new article in The Cut (New York Magazine), featuring interview with yours truly.
www.thecut.com/article/do-w...
Things you should know about weighted vests and bone mineral density: a new short video by the BonES lab! youtu.be/oJ2PFkRi6Jo
Terminology related to menopause confusing to you? Here is a great infographic:
The Too Fit To Fracture Booklet is now available for download (page down):
osteostrategy.on.ca/patients/
In studies of people with low bone mass that demonstrate improvement in BMD they often combine resistance and impact training.
There is no convincing evidence that yoga can increase bone mineral density in people with low bone mass. Any studies that have been done are very low quality. Yes that includes Fishman Method. If someone is selling yoga programs for bone strength, they don't know or understand the science.
a list of three journal articles in SCOPUS database
Another option is to put it in quotes e.g., "women's health initiative" to look for a phrase. I searched SCOPUS which allows you to enter author first and last name separately. there were three results (below), only one of which is relevant and it is the same article I found in pubmed:
Text: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. Call for Papers: Bone Health and Fracture Risk. Image: X-ray of fractured bone.
📣Call for Papers in APNM!
Bone Health and Fracture Risk🦴
We're highlighting #exericse & #nutrition research on #BoneHealth & #FractureRisk
Details: 🔗https://ow.ly/AoCQ50UHqrw
Guest eds: Brent Edwards, Lora Giangregorio, & Wendy Ward
@FF_Network
the reason you probably didn't find it is because you used women as that would not always find "women's". next time search women* so that it finds any iteration of the word that has women in it.
this is the only "J Bhattacharya" on pubmed with WHI - Jayanta Bhattacharya. Shetty KD, Vogt WB, Bhattacharya J. Hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular health in the United States. Med Care. 2009 May;47(5):600-6. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e31818bfe9b. PMID: 19319001.
Quick video to answer the question: I have osteoporosis- should I do sit-ups? youtu.be/0dLqura0KKo?...
Thanks Milos!
BonES lab and international colleagues have submitted a letter to the editor requesting retraction of a paper accepted in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism about Osteostrong. We created a video for lay people wanting to learn more here: youtu.be/fI3s_bbqrKQ
