WEIGHTLIFTING FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteoblast Classes
Our classes are designed and led by doctors of physical therapy to teach you how to lift weights safely. Lifting weights is a well-researched way to load your bones in order to regain density.
These classes were designed one day when a patient complained of her Osteoporosis medication and the side effects she was experiencing. She decided to stop taking her medication, with approval from her physician, and worked with us to learn how to lift. After about a year of lifting, she had improvement in her DEXA scan results.
As more women joined the class, we have seen great success with not only DEXA scan results but improved function overall. This is not just a class, it has become a community of strong, motivated women.
Osteoblast Class: Foundations
Our foundations program is designed to introduce you to weightlifting form and technique. These sessions are one-on-one with one of our doctors of physical therapy. These sessions are designed to:
introduce weightlifting techniques
educate you on movements that should be cautioned against with osteoporosis
improve your balance to reduce your fall risk
After successful completion of these foundations sessions, we have membership class options to continue to increase your loading.
These sessions may be covered by your physical therapy benefits through insurance. The number of sessions needed are individual to you and your PT.
390 NY 146, Halfmoon NY 12065
Osteoblast Membership
After successfully graduating Osteoblast Foundations, continue with your lifting journey with our monthly membership class! Goals of this class are to:
Build on your foundational skills
Increase the amount of loading of your bones with a focus on increasing the weight
Improve cardiovascular fitness
Give you a community for lifestyle fitness & motivated women
For full benefits of lifting for osteoporosis, lifting should become a regular part of your life. Your bones will only be as strong as you load them.
Current Class Times:
Mondays: 9am; 12:30pm; 5pm
Tuesdays: 8am, 9am, 10am
Wednesdays: 12:30pm
Thursdays: 9am, 10am
Fridays: 9am
