WHAT IS OSTEOSTRONG?
OsteoStrong is a membership-based Integrative Health and Wellness Centre with a focus on Musculoskeletal Strengthening.
The four device circuit takes only minutes once per week to complete. Under the direction of a skilled technician, users engage in a safe controlled movement on each device that results in a stimulus to the central nervous system triggering osteogenesis or new bone growth.
Each device provides instant biofeedback with a member’s impact emulation
force exertion measured in pounds and multiples of body weight.
Data is recorded and a report is sent to the member detailing their progress at the conclusion of each session.
WHO CAN BENEFIT?
- Anyone with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis
- Pre and Post-Menopausal women
- Anyone resistant to pharmaceutical treatment
- Deconditioned patients needing strength and balance training
- Anyone with balance and fall risk
- Individuals experiencing chronic pain or poor posture
- Anyone in need of post-physical therapy strengthening
WE UNDERSTAND
Bisphosphonates are generally the first line of defense for patients diagnosed with osteoporosis. Unfortunately, the risk of side effects can make this a complicated decision.
Until now there were few exercise-based non- pharmaceutical options that offered significant increases in bone density in a safe manner for even the most high-risk patients.
OsteoStrong offers a highly effective, evidence-based musculoskeletal strengthening program that can be used to compliment pharmaceutical treatment and as a preventative protocol.
1 IN 2 WOMEN OVER AGE 50 WILL BREAK A BONE
DUE TO OSTEOPOROSIS.
A MAN OVER 50 IS MORE LIKELY TO BREAK A BONE
DUE TO OSTEOPOROSIS THAN HE IS TO GET PROSTATE CANCER.
WHY IT WORKS
The greatest effect on bone strength and health is the result of high-impact activity, and hundreds of studies have confirmed this, even identifying the minimum dose of force required through bone as being over 4 times bodyweight in the hip joint .
As adults, impact becomes associated with injury therefore adults intentionally avoid impact and thus even those who engage in exercise often fail to maintain bone health.
OsteoStrong utilizes a series of robotic musculoskeletal treatment devices utilizing high impact emulation, so that people can get the benefit of impact without the associated risks, providing a physical medicine option that has no side effects.
CLIENT REPORTED RESULTS
- UP TO 14% INCREASES IN BMD OVER 12 MONTHS BETWEEN DEXA SCANS
- INCREASED AGILITY
- DECREASED JOINT PAIN
- SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN STRENGTH AND BALANCE
- BETTER POSTURE
10 MINUTES • 1X / WEEK
BONE DENSITY ANALYSIS
- In 2003, the New England Journal of Medicine published an article that established that after the onset of menopause, females may lose 1.9% of their bone mass density per year(3).
- A compiled analysis of 8 studies found brisk walking type exercise showed no bone density gain between the hip and spine over the course of a year(5).
- A compiled analysis of 18 studies found whole body vibration (WBV) showed no bone density gain between the hip and spine over the course of a year, but positive implications were seen with activation of muscle, and help with balance and proper movement(6).
- A compiled analysis of 62 studies found weight bearing exercise showed an average of 1% bone density gain between the hip and spine over the course of a year(7).
- Bisphosphonate drugs like Boniva, Actonel and Fosamax which are the standard of care can show an average of 1.6% bone density gain between the hip and spine. Side effects include increased cancer risk for those who have risk factors. Side effects include risks of abnormal bone fractures and dissolving of the human jaw. Learn more by discussing these drugs with your physician(8).
- Forteo is a bone anabolic, which has shown an average of 6.15% bone density gain between the hip and spine. Side effects can potentially include increased cancer risk for those who have risk factors. As this drug is newer, much is still to be learned. This drug is only prescribed for patients at high risk of fracture, and patients have to be monitored closely for adverse effects. Learn more by discussing these drugs with your physician(9,10).
- The use of osteogenic devices like the ones used at OsteoStrong have shown promising results. Though there are only 4 studies on the specific application of osteogenic loading devices, the underlying principle is one of the most fundamental of human physiology (mechanotransduction) and as loads seen with osteogenic use are far beyond the minimum established trigger for building bone, the results seen are beyond that of other treatments. Bone density has been shown to improve 7.34% between the spine and hip results over one year of treatment(11). Further, Hunte and researchers found bone density gains of over 14% in 6 months of treatment(12). Further research shows statistical congruency with a larger sample (n=2300) for functional bone performance gains and BMD(13).
- Forwood, M. & Burr, D. (1993). Physical activity and bone mass: exercises in futility? Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. May;21(2):89-112.
- Tobias, J. H., Gould, V., Brunton, L., Deere, K., Rittweger, J., Lipperts, M., & Grimm, B. (2014). Physical activity and bone: may the force be with you. Frontiers in endocrinology, 5.
- Ahlborg, H. G., Johnell, O., Turner, C. H., Rannevik, G., & Karlsson, M. K. (2003). Bone loss and bone size after menopause. New England Journal of Medicine, 349(4), 327-334.
- Tang, B. M., Eslick, G. D., Nowson, C., Smith, C., & Bensoussan, A. (2007). Use of calcium or calcium in combination with vitamin D supplementation to prevent fractures and bone loss in people aged 50 years and older: a meta-analysis. The Lancet, 370(9588), 657-666.
- Lau, R. W., Liao, L. R., Yu, F., Teo, T., Chung, R. C., & Pang, M. Y. (2011). The effects of whole body vibration therapy on bone mineral density and leg muscle strength in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical rehabilitation, 25(11), 975-988.
- Martyn-St James, M., & Carroll, S. (2008). Meta-analysis of walking for preservation of bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Bone, 43(3), 521-531.
- Wolff, I., Van Croonenborg, J. J., Kemper, H. C. G., Kostense, P. J., & Twisk, J. W. R. (1999). The effect of exercise training programs on bone mass: a meta-analysis of published controlled trials in pre-and postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis international, 9(1), 1-12.
- BONIVA® (ibandronate sodium) INJECTION. (2011). Retrieved from http:// www.accessdata.fda.gov(Reference ID: 2895743)
- FORTEO® teriparatide (rDNA origin) injection 750 mcg/3 mL. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.accessdata.fda.gov(Reference ID: PA 9244FSAMP)
- Berg, C., Neumeyer, K., & Kirkpatrick, P. (2003). Teriparatide. Nature reviews Drug discovery, 2(4), 257-258.
- Jaquish, J. (2013). Multiple-of-bodyweight axial bone loading using novel exercise intervention with and without bisphosphonate use for osteogenic adaptation. Osteoporosis International. 198; 24(4), s594-s595.
- Hunte, B., Jaquish, J., & Huck, C. (2015). Axial Bone Osteogenic Loading-Type Resistance Therapy Showing BMD and Functional Bone Performance Musculoskeletal Adaptation Over 24 Weeks with Postmenopausal Female Subjects. Journal of Osteoporosis & Physical Activity, 3(146), 2.
- Huck, C. & Jaquish, J. (2015). Functional bone performance measurements and adaptations using novel self-applied bone loading exercise apparatus. Osteoporosis International. 26(1),s391-s392,NS12.
OSTEOSTRONG FAQ’s FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Understanding OsteoStrong for Physicians
Can You Use OsteoStrong With Osteoporosis?
Is OsteoStrong For Everybody?
What Should You Expect From OsteoStrong?
How Long Before You See Results?
Why Only One Session Per Week?
When Should Women Start OsteoStrong?
How Does OsteoStrong Prevent Injury?
OsteoStrong For Prehabilitation
OsteoStrong After Joint Replacement Surgery
OsteoStrong And Compression Fractures
OsteoStrong And Thyroid Issues
OsteoStrong And Exaggerated Kyphosis
Dr. Rikin Patel - Sports and Pain Medicine Physician
OSTEOSTRONG SCIENTIFIC STUDIES & REPORTS
A Small Amount Of Precisely Measured High-Intensity Habitual Physical Activity Predicts Bone Health In Pre And Post-Menopausal Women In UK Biobank
International Journal Of Epidemiology
Published: June 29, 2017
Effects Of High-Impact Exercise On Bone Mineral Density: A Randomized Controlled Trial In Premenopausal Women
Osteoporos Int
Published: June 17, 2004
Habitual Levels Of High, But Not Moderate Or Low, Impact Activity Are Positively Related To Hip BMD And Geometry: Results From A Population-Based Study Of Adolescents
Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research
Published: April 12, 2012
Intensity Of Exercise Is Associated With Bone Density Change In Premenopausal Women
Osteoporos Int
Published: January 11, 2006
Load-Specific Differences In The Structure Of Femoral Neck And Tibia Between World-Class Moguls Skiers And Slalom Skiers
Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine & Science In Sports
Published: December 20, 2000
Physical Activity And Bone: May The Force Be With You
Frontiers In Endocrinology
Published: March 03, 2014
Static Tensional Forces Increase Osteogenic Gene Expression In Three-Dimensional Periodontal Ligament Cell Culture
BMB Reports
Published: February 26, 2009
The Effects Of Axial Bone Osteogenic Loading-Type Resistance Exercise On Adults With Risk Of Moderate-Metabolic Dysfunction: A Pilot Study
Journal Of Diabetes And Metabolism
Published: April 28, 2015