Exercise for Osteoporosis with Dr. Belinda Beck: Rational Wellness Podcast 406

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Dr. Belinda Beck discusses Exercise for Osteoporosis with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Podcast Highlights

In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben White speaks with Dr. Belinda Beck, a professor at Griffith University and an expert in musculoskeletal anatomy and bone research, about using exercise to improve bone strength and reduce fracture risk. Dr. Beck discusses her LIFT MORE program, which has shown effective results for increasing bone density and strength through high-intensity loading and impact exercises. She emphasizes the importance of exercise supervision, balance training, and being mindful of individual health conditions such as osteoporosis. Dr. Beck also touches on the importance of DEXA scans for monitoring bone health and the limitations of certain osteoporosis drugs. Lastly, the potential benefits of using vibration plates and the significance of combining various treatments like diet and supplements are explored.

 

00:27 Guest Introduction: Dr. Belinda Beck

02:26 Dr. Beck's Journey into Bone Research

03:28 Host's Personal Experience with Bone Healing

04:40 Understanding Bone Physiology

09:10 Challenges with Osteoporosis Medications

10:52 The Importance of Exercise for Bone Health

11:30 Bone Turnover Markers and Their Clinical Use

13:50 Modern Lifestyle and Bone Density Issues

17:02 The LIFT MORE Program: A Success Story

26:45 The Role of Balance Training in Preventing Fractures

29:26 Weighted Vests and Walking for Bone Health

30:46 Product Spotlight: The Apollo Wearable

31:55 Special Discount on Apollo Neuro

32:19 Estimating One Rep Max Safely

35:57 Vibration Plates and Bone Density

38:06 Understanding DEXA Scans

43:33 3D Hip Analysis and Bone Strength

47:59 Effectiveness of the Lift More Program

50:36 Importance of Supplements and Medications

57:04 ONERO Program Availability and Benefits

 

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Dr Belinda Beck is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences and Social Work and a member of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus in Australia, where she has taught musculoskeletal anatomy and conducted bone research for over 20 years.  She has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and she has dedicated much of her research into the effects of mechanical loading on bone.  She has published over 100 scientific papers, including the LIFTMOR, LIFTMOR-M and MEDEX-OP clinical trials which re-established the benchmark of exercise as therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mass. Dr Beck has established ONERO, which is an evidence-based exercise programme designed specifically to prevent osteoporotic fracture by stimulating bone development and preventing falls in at-risk individuals based on the evidence from the findings of the LIFTMOR randomised controlled trial published in the JBMR.  The website for her exercise program is ONEROAcademy.com

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.