Osteo Pilates: Increase Bone Density, Reduce Fracture Risk, Look and Feel Great

by Karena Thek Lineback

An exercise program designed to be safe and beneficial for those with osteoporosis—and those trying to prevent it.   Often, people think they’ve simply strained their backs or overdone it during exercise—but in reality, small fractures have occurred. In some cases, many tiny fractures can develop before a person sees a doctor about increasing back pain. The more tiny fractures that accumulate, the greater the deformity of the spine. Karena Thek Lineback’s goal is to make sure this does not happen to you. Her four-part plan consists   Safe movement for exercise and everyday livingPostural awarenessDietMedication   In this book, you’ll find safe movement guidelines and an entire exercise program of Osteo Pilates designed to be safe for those with osteoporosis, to help you greatly reduce your risk of injury or debilitating fracture. You’ll also find the nuts and bolts of osteoporosis information necessary to combat this crippling condition. You’ll learn what causes osteoporosis (perhaps you have a habit that is decreasing your bone density right now!); the effect menopause has on bone density; what dietary habits will help improve bone density; and which medications are available for increasing bone density. There is much you can do to prevent osteoporosis and to decrease the negative effects low bone density can have on your life and well-being. Osteo Pilates tells you what to do, and how.

229 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Christine McCloud · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Mixed Bag

I really liked the practical advice, such as figuring out how to achieve proper posture. I also liked the variety of exercises given (lots I can do a my desk!).

I thought it was very wordy in parts. I also felt that there were a lot of scare tactics used in the earlier chapters. Yes, we know that osteoporosis is a bad thing ; that’s why we bought this book. I also felt that she was straying from her lane at times in giving advice that probably a doctor should be giving.

[Dawn Mccordic · Rating 5 out of 5]

very helpful information, accurate and thorough advice, do-able exercises

This is a book I will use for myself and recommend to others. She gives great rationale of why this is an important issue to address and step by step guidelines.

[Sonia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information about bone health. The exercises were for someone pre-osteoporosis.