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Our Strong Bones technology combines cutting-edge patented science with evidence-based musculoskeletal bone density strengthening, our program is highly effective at increasing your bone density strength and balance.
Mortality increases 2.8 to 4 times during the first 3 months after a hip fracture. Thus, it is critical that measures are taken to prevent and treat osteoporosis. Activities in patients with osteoporosis should include muscle-strengthening and balance exercises to reduce fall risk.
The Strong Bones program is an intimate wellness centre focused solely on musculoskeletal strengthening.
Each session includes a circuit of our four devices done once a week for 15 minutes or less. Our highly trained staff walk users through each device to engage in safe and controlled movements resulting in stimulus to the central nervous system, triggering new bone growth.
The Strong Bones device provides biofeedback and measures applied force and exertion, the data is recorded, and reports are created after each session detailing user progress.
As we age, impact-related activity becomes associated with injury resulting in a reduction of the amount of exercise and strength training we’re willing to do. Until now, pharmaceutical medications were some of the only options to combat low bone density.
Strong Bones offers a safe alternative for even the most high-risk patients. The Strong Bones program can be used on its own or in conjunction with Bisphosphonates for highly effective, evidence-based musculoskeletal strengthening.
The Strong Bones program uses four unique robotic musculoskeletal treatment devices utilizing high-impact emulation so that people can get the benefit of impact without the associated risks.
Strong Bones for Life increases bone density and improves balance and posture, helping create a stronger, more confident you.
Trying to prevent osteoporosis and build better bones? Make sure you are achieving “bone-specific thresholds of intensity” by taking part in our Strong Bones program! By safely applying maximal forces through our skeleton for just a few moments each week, we can ensure that our bones remain strong and fracture-free!
Osteoporosis is a ‘brittle bone’ disease that affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50. It is sometimes called “the silent disease” and causes over 2 MILLION people per year in the USA suffer a fragility fracture. It can result in pain, and disability, and even shorten our life span. The best way to avoid osteoporosis is to PREVENT it by building and maintaining bone density. The Strong Bones program is designed to do just that. With just a few, simple, high-intensity, bone-specific exercises each week, we can help keep you too fit to fracture for years to come!
Osteoporosis is a serious global healthcare problem, third only to obesity and cardiovascular disease. It is a bone disease characterized by low bone mass and micro-deterioration of bone tissue leading to bone fragility and increased risk of fractures. 200 million people worldwide have this condition. Older individuals are at a greater risk for developing osteoporosis. 33% of women and 20% of men over 50 years of age will experience osteoporotic fractures. 24% of those who experience a hip fracture over 50 years of age will die within the first year after the fracture.
A medical diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia is usually confirmed by a DEXA scan. The amount of bone density loss is reported to you as a T-score. A T-score of -1 to -2.4 indicates you are osteopenic which is the precursor to osteoporosis, while a T-score of -2.5 or below is considered osteoporotic. For some, the first indication of low bone density is a fracture. For others, it could be the results following a DEXA scan ordered by their physician. Numerous risk factors can increase the likelihood of a fracture. Some of these risk factors are within your control, some are not.
Did you know that the older we get, the LESS physical activity it takes to maintain and improve bone health? It’s not too late! A little bit goes a long way. Studies show that, even when generating less force during exercise, post-menopausal women can increase their bone mineral density just as well as their younger counterparts!
Strong Bones has got you covered! Studies show that for older people, “performing activities without supervision or appropriate training may lead to a significant risk of falls and fractures. Therefore, having found which activities are likely to be bone-protective, an important goal…will be to ensure they can be delivered safely as well as effectively.” (Tobias et al. 2014). With one-on-one trainers present to deliver a safe, effective program every time, Strong Bones will do more than just protect your bones – they will build them!
Startling but true: Osteoporosis causes 70-90% of hip fractures annually. 28% of women and 37% of men who suffer a hip fracture will die within one year. Prevention is key! Reducing your risk of falls and building better bones are the two key ways to prevent bone breaks. The Strong Bones program provides both! With weight-bearing exercises tailored to improve bone mineral density and balance, longevity will be within reach.
It’s estimated that osteoporosis costs the Canadian healthcare system $4.6 BILLION per year. Your first Strong Bones visit is free. Which bill would you prefer?
Type 2 Diabetes is projected to become the seventh leading cause of death globally by 2030. Our Strong Bones program is helping to fight the battle! Studies have shown that attending just 18 sessions over 24 weeks can reduce blood sugar levels by almost 10% WITHOUT HAVING TO CHANGE YOUR DIET!
Did you know that you don’t have to lose weight in order to see improvement in blood glucose levels? With just one brief resistance training session per week, the density of out muscle cells can increase, resulting in greater ability for insulin reception.
Did you know that you’d have to walk for 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week at a brisk pace in order to fulfill the MINIUM recommendations for those with Type 2 Diabetes? The Strong Bones program is an alternate form of exercise therapy that produces similar metabolic improvements in a FRACTION of the time. Committing to just 15 minutes per week can produce the physiologic effects we are seeking to improve and manage blood glucose levels!
The study demonstrated that bioDensity was an excellent additional therapeutic intervention, to the usual treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, in patients with elevated Hemoglobin A1c. Furthermore, bioDensity had a positive impact on the Cardiac Risk Profile (Cholesterol, LDL and HDL) regardless of the A1C levels.
Subjects were 15 females ranging in age from 56-84 who had completed at least 48 out of 52 bioDensity sessions in a year. Eleven of the subjects demonstrated significant improvement in their DEXA values, 2 had no change and 2 had further decreases in BMD.
This same study documents the viability of safely loading low BMI patients to stimulate bone growth because of their ability to create the necessary multiples of body weight loading
Subjects 85-93 years old showed significant improvement using Power Plate and bioDensity in walking speed, walking distance, balance, standing, sitting, walking up stairs and down stairs – all activities of daily living. Strength increased 22-51%
There was a 5.8% reduction in A1c following 24 weeks of bioDensity exercise treatments. Low density lipoproteins (LDL) were significantly reduced and High density lipoproteins (HDL) were significantly increased.
A relationship was demonstrated between the magnitude of multiple of body weight loading with positive changes in bone mineral density
Significant improvements in the cardiac risk profile were observed, in addition to improvements in FIM scores (functional independent movement)
Subjects required approximately 3-9 times body weight loading to generate changes in bone mineral density
Significant improvements were documented in diastolic BP, VO2, shuttle run, push-ups, sit-ups and hamstring flexibility, however 12 weeks was insufficient time to document changes in bone mineral density.
Both osteoporotic and osteopenic female subjects improved BMD following 24 weeks of training.
The force production curve seen with traditional resistance training is similar with the force production curve seen with bioDensity, although the forces produced with bioDensity were greater.
A1C levels were reduced from 6.37 to 5.81 over a 24 week period using bioDensity
This poster was first used to explain what bioDensity was as a modality and how it was similar (and different) than traditional resistance training in terms of forces produced.
This study shows strength, balance, activities of dialing living can be significantly improved when they would participate once a week for 10 minutes at a time
Presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis International Meeting in Florence, Italy, 2016.
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