I was so honored to be asked by the NJ Interagency Council on Osteoporosis and the NJ Project Healthy Bones program to interview some of the luminaries in the field of bone health.
Scroll down to explore 11 expert-led and osteoporosis-friendly exercise demonstrations, and 11 discussions of bone health.
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Best Exercises for
Osteoporosis
Dr. Sherri Betz
Spinal Alignment
for Exercise
Joan Pagano
Meeks Method Re-Alignment
Sara Meeks
Feldenkrais Method Exercises
Robin Eisen
Tai Chi
and Osteoporosis
Lori Morrell
Osteoporosis
and PT
Dr. Anita Van Wingerden
Healthy Bones Throughout Your Life
Claire Gill, CEO
Emotional Wellness
& Your Health
Kristine Wilsusen
Latest Innovations in Bone Health Research
Dr. Sally Fullman
The MIND Diet for Better Health
Dr. Kathleen Morgan
BONE-US Video: Dancing for Strong Bones Penelope Wasserman
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Exercises for Osteoporosis
Sherri Betz, PT, DPT
In celebration of May, Osteoporosis Month, Dr. Sherri Betz demonstrates a few excellent exercises for osteoporosis. She explains how you can progress with a strength training program.
Exercising with Spinal Alignment
Joan Pagano, Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiologist, Joan Pagano, demonstrates effective techniques to maintain spinal alignment during exercise. She also shows us how we can put these principles into our daily lives.
Meeks Method Re-Alignment Routine
Sara Meeks, PT, MS, GCS, KYT
Sara teaches the Re-Alignment Routine from the Meeks Method. This routine is done lying on your back and is very helpful for people of all fitness levels.
Move with Ease Using
Feldenkrais Principles
Robin Eisen, MS, PT
Robin demonstrates some wonderful Feldenkrais movements that can help you move with more ease and improve your posture and alignment. In this video, Robin focuses on sitting.
Tai Chi and Osteoporosis
Lori Morell, Senior Director of Health & Wellness at Parker Life
Lori discusses the correlation between tai chi and healthy bones. She demonstrates tai chi moves for improved balance, coordination, bone health and overall well-being.
The Role of the Physical Therapist in Osteoporosis Treatment
Anita Van Wingerden, DPT
Dr. Anita Van Wingerden is an assistant professor in the Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences Department at Rutgers University. Her and Margie discuss the role that the physical therapist can play in your treatment of osteoporosis.
Healthy Bones Throughout Life
Claire Gill, CEO, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
Claire Gill, CEO of the BHOF, talks about the national focus on prevention of osteoporosis starting from childhood onward. She shares information about resources and services that BHOF provides.
Emotional Wellness
Kristine Wilsusen, MA, MCHES, CYT
Kristine discusses emotional well-being and the importance of self care. She talks about positive coping strategies and adapting to life stressors. Kristine takes the viewers through a Mindfulness Meditation at the end.
Latest Bone Health Research & Staying Positive
Sally Fullman, PhD
Dr. Sally discusses Vitamin D and food labels; new technology to protect your hips during a fall, and the impact of positive words and attitude.
The MIND Diet
Kathleen Morgan, M.ED, DTR
Dr. Morgan discusses The MIND Diet and its food sources. She explores the diet and dementia risk and gives steps to improve brain health. She is the Department Chair of the Department of Family and Community Health Sciences at Rutgers University.
Dancing for Strong Bones
Penelope Wasserman, founder, Million Dollar Bones
Penelope shows great dance moves that can help our bones and increase our happiness. She demonstrates a fun exercise for our toes. This is part of the Healthy Bones Toolbox - a program put together by the NJ Interagency Council on Osteoporosis.
