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

Speaking of spines, my book's spine is falling apart so pages are falling out, even though I have been quite careful with handling it. This book is clearly meant to be used as a workbook of sorts as opposed to being read through just once. The spine appears to have been put together cheaply which makes the book's price seem a bit excessive. That said, the content of the book is quite good, except that some of the advice is a bit out of date, particularly on meds and supplements, and according to Dr Loren Fishman, an orthopedist and long-time practitioner of Iyengar yoga, twisting the spine with a straight back is good for osteoporosis. His book provides information on this.

This is a very informative book, worth the read, but I gave it only 4 stars because of the exercise section. It has LOTS of excellent exercises, but for some reason, they would start an exercise explanation on the right page, then you have to turn the page to continue with it. You end up with the pointer pictures and the don't-do-this pictures of the previous exercise on the same two page spread as the explanatory photos of the next exercise, which is inconvenient and confusing. Would it have been SO hard to publish the book with a few more pages to enable each exercise to be on it's own two-page spread, without encroaching on the next exercise? This is a great reference book, but they need to make the exercise section more 'user-friendly'.

This book is very well-researched and informative. The author takes time before the exercise portion to give information about risk factors for osteoporosis and what an individual can do before it comes or after a diagnosis.After reading this book, you'll know how to complete daily activities in a safe manner, which questions to ask your doctor as well as which tests you may need and what they mean.Having been diagnosed with osteoporosis at a young age, I have worked with several physical therapists after serious fractures. Many of those exercises have put me at risk for more injuries, according to this book. I would rather choose to err on the side of caution and avoid those types of moves from now on.There is some dated info in the book. It advocates milk, but research and studies have shown that your body doesn't absorb much of the calcium in milk.As with any medical or exercise book, take all info with a grain of salt and use your intuition, your own research and work with your trusted health care professionals.This book gives encouragement and hope, advice, and info that you can use immediately to prevent or treat thinning bones.

Nice book as far as size and user friendly. Good for a someone that is looking to start Pilates and needs to learn what osteo is. The diet and food recommendations seemed a bit outdated...as diary is linked to bone loss and breakage. I wouldn't recommend for teachers looking for more depth beyond your training.

UPon reading this book, I talked to my Dr. about the exercises 'not recommended'. ie: forward bends and movements similar to those. I have exercised all of my life and maintaining flexibility in my spine is very important. The Dr. said to continue those exercises. Why would one want to NOT keep the spine flexible? It is a good book tho, the exercises are easy to do and it is clearly written and the pictures are helpful.

I am 68-years old, have severe osteoporosis and have had several broken bones. Primarily thanks to this book, I am confident that I can safely begin to start working on my yoga and pilates. It will be a long haul but with the visual instructions (and limitations) given in this book, I am not only comfortable with the program but excited to be finally get my strength and my body back!

Very helpful information. I especially appreciated the pictures that show you what to do and what not to do, and it's helpful that she categorized the exercises to show which are ok for those with osteoporosis (low bine density) and which not.

Accurate info. Boring read.

Really disliked this.Wish I'd taken notice of other reviews.Very negative and over repetitive.I am a 65 year old pilates teacher and very interested in exercise for osteoporosis.I 'll be doing 'pilates for buff bones 'training in summer.As I read this I thought 'thank god I'm though the menopause otherwise I'd feel like topping myself!' I still have glowing skin;I still look feminine I can run for miles and turn upside down!Not that I am recommending my older clients to do lots of flexion -but please don't let's stop moving!