Balance Your Osteoporosis
Education and Exercise
Phone: (970) 492-5161
Email: balancefortcollins@gmail.com
Serving Fort Collins, Northern Colorado & the Front Range
value. ​quality care. convenience.
Manage Osteoporosis
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Individualized restorative exercise program
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Education regarding safe body movements
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Body Mechanics education for everyday living
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Reduce risk of injuries, falls and fractures
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Exercises can be continued safely at home
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Progressive exercises
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​​Postural alignment​
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​​Core, back, leg strengthening​
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Osteogenic Loading (safely)
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Balance​
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Aerobic Fitness​
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Program duration is 6-12 weeks based on individual bone density, health, and fitness
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PT EVALUATION REQUIRED Before starting Program
PHYSICAL THERAPIST DIRECTED:
Osteo-Circuit is an evidenced-based treatment program developed by Toronto Physical Therapist, Bonny O'Hare and researched at the University of Toronto. The Balance Center of Fort Collins is the first PT Clinic in Colorado to be certified to offer this unique program.
BoneFit-USA is education sponsored by Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).
LiftMor is a research trial published in Journal of Bone Mineral Research.
Better Bones and Balance program researched and based at Oregon State University.
Healthy Bones for Life
Based on advanced training in several programs including 'Osteo-Circuit', Pilates for Osteoporosis, LiftMor, BoneFit-USA, and Better Bones & Balance, this program offers education and individualized, safe exercises with emphasis on proper exercise techniques, safe body movements, basic nutrition and posture for individuals who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density). To determine each individual's unique needs and status, a thorough Physical Therapy Evaluation is performed at the initial visit. Each evaluation and all exercise sessions are performed and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist.