Comments on: How to Increase Femoral Neck Bone Density

By: Bridget Malone

Bridget Malone — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:28:57 +0000

Hi Margaret

Thank you so much for all the information on bone health. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my femoral neck and also AP spine. I was feeling scared but having looked at some of your videos I’m feeling more hopeful for the future. I would rather exercise than take medication as I’m sensitive to medications. I have increased my calcium and vitamin D intake and I have increased my daily exercise, so please God I will be able to improve my bone density.

Kind regards
Bridget Malone from Ireland

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:50:07 +0000

In reply to Peggy Terrell.

Hi Peggy

Margaret’s book, Exercise for Better Bones, is available on Amazon at the following address: http://amzn.to/29u7jxI

There are no charges for exercise suggestions in the book.

Margaret operates her Physical Therapy clinic in Ottawa where she treats clients with osteoporosis and, where appropriate, prescribes therapeutic osteoporosis exercise programs. If you are not close to the clinic she does, at times and when appropriate, provide phone consultation services.

By: Peggy Terrell

Peggy Terrell — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 20:18:04 +0000

Hello
I have just been diagnosed with osteopenia in my left neck femur. I came across your website and find your recommendations for exercise very helpful. Is there a charge for your exercise suggestions? I am also going online Amazon to look for your books.
Thank you.

By: Lizette

Lizette — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:27:02 +0000

Hi Margaret
The hormone replacement therapy you talked about, you follow it every day without stopping or you follow it 21 days and you stop 7days and then continue in the same way.

By: Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:10:35 +0000

In reply to JSL. Hi Jennifer, Thanks for supporting my work through the purchase of Exercise for Better Bones. It is not an actual shift in your feet but rather creating the energy of spreading the space between your feet and knees. This will encourage you to keep your feet and knees in better alignment throughout your squat. If you find yourself rolling onto the outside of your feet, think about stretching the mat or floor beneath your feet which will reinforce keeping the base of your big toe grounded. Hope this helps.

By: Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:39:26 +0000

In reply to Marjorie Cameron.

Hi Marjorie,
1.Yes the study did show that in Group I the group doing closed kinetic chain exercises did leg press in horizontal position (15 minutes), bicycling (15 minutes), Stairmaster climbing (10 minutes) they had a signnficant improvement in BMD in the hip.
2.No the study does not indicate that it weakened the femur neck bone but rather that the gain in the not significant.
Keep well,
Margaret

By: Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:36:03 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. Hi Elizabeth, Good question. It is not an actual shift in your feet but rather creating the energy of spreading the space between your feet and knees. This will encourage you to keep your feet and knees in better alignment throughout your squat.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:14:52 +0000

What does it mean to spread the space between my feet and knees during the squat? Do you mean moving the feet in some way during the squat? Thanks for the helpful advice and video!

By: Marjorie Cameron

Marjorie Cameron — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:41:58 +0000

Hi Margaret
1. Does the study indicate that ‘closed kinetic chain’ exercises help build bone?

2. Could ‘open kinetic chain’ exercises further weaken femur neck bone?
thanks.

By: JSL

JSL — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:44:46 +0000

I have your book for better bones, and I watched the top video, but it’s really unclear to me what you are doing with your knees and feet. The camera angle (and feet cut off) didn’t allow me to see what you did. I tried to follow what you did and ended up rolling onto the outside portion of my feet. That was the only way I could spread my knees or feet. Can you help? Thanks!