Bone density testing and bone strength program

  • Over 1 million cases of osteoporosis in Australia

  • 66% individuals over 50 have osteoporosis or osteopenia

  • There are over 173,000 broken bones each year due to poor bone health

 

DEXA bone density scans recommended for people with:

  • Low hormone levels – early menopause in women or low testosterone in men

    • Premenopausal women

    • Low testosterone

  • Coeliac disease, other malabsorption disorders

  • Diabetes

  • Certain breast cancer treatment or prostate cancer

  • Anorexia

  • Corticosteroids – commonly used for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory conditions

  • Thyroid conditions

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Liver or kidney disease

  • Epilepsy, antidepressant or HIV treatment

  • Low levels of physical activity

  • History of smoking

  • Excessive alcohol intake

  • Low BMI

  • Obesity


How to check your bone health?


  • Bone health is assessed in the DEXA bone scanner

  • Very low radiation

    • 20x lower than chest x-ray

  • You will learn in minutes if your bone density is normal, below average, osteopenic or osteoporotic


What to do if you have low bone density?


  • An exercise program will be developed to improve bone and muscle health

  • Modern exercise methods necessitate just 10-15 minutes of exercise

    • 2-3x a week

  • Forms part of holistic exercise lifestyle

  • DEXA reassessement at 12 weeks to validate the intervention


Features of the program

  • Two bone density scans

  • Customised gym program

  • Vitruvian smart strength platform and app (see below)

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All-in-one trainer producing up to 220kg of resistance

Watch the video below. The Vetruvian system is for everyone

What costs are involved?

  • Total of $600

    • $150 for initial consult and bone density scan

    • $300 for the 12 week gym program

      • Utilises Vetruvian smart strength technology

    • $150 for bone density training validation study

What happens after the 12 week program?

  • Next steps are taken after the second bone density scan results

  • Common approaches include:

    • Continue progressive loading programs if responding

    • Maintenance programs

  • The gym, including the specialist Vitruvian strength equipment is available for $100 per month