02-09-20, 08:02 AM | |
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I just received this from a generous VFer. I've done every section. I can tell you that I like it, but it is a VERY easy DVD. In fact, I will probably use it on a rest day.
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02-09-20, 09:21 AM | |
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Texas
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This is also a book called Osteopilates by Karena Lineback.
You might like the Pilates for Buff Bones DVD by Rebecca Rotstein. I think it is better than BoneSmart Pilates DVD. Mary carries it at Total Fitness DVDs: https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/sea...+Bones&Submit= Carol |
02-09-20, 12:45 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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I have to say right off that I hate Pilates. It's a great exercise system, but I just never could stand it.
With that in mind, after I had an osteoporatic vertebral fracture, I found that most of the rehab workouts were modified Pilates. I didn't like Teresa Marchock's BoneSmart series. Why did she have to have the tuturial separately? I never felt like doing the workouts. Didn't like TheraPilates with Sherri Betz either. I forget why. Pilates for Buff Bones is OK. She goes too fast for me, so I don't do that one either. The only modified Pilates I could stand is on Amanda Turner's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_...=osteoporosis. It probably moves too slowly for a Pilates regular, but I liked it and her. If you have low bone mass in your spine, skip any "C-Curve" type moves, most forward flexion moves, roll-ups, deep twists and cat-cow type moves. Why take a chance?
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02-09-20, 01:17 PM | ||
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I'd also check out Margaret Martin's MelioGuide: https://melioguide.com/ In her DVD, she even has you put a rolled towel in the curve of your back for floor exercises to maintain the curve.
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02-09-20, 02:52 PM | |
Join Date: Apr 2006
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If you've been doing pilates for 8 years and you enjoy it, you can probably keep doing it, although you might need some modifications. Sherri Betz from Therapilates offers a poster that shows pilates movements to avoid and some that are considered beneficial: http://www.therapilates.com/Safe%20P...Flyer-2016.pdf
I've bought all of the osteoporosis pilates DVDs and never find myself reaching for any of them. I wasn't a fan of pilates to start with and still don't click with it. For non-pilates osteoporosis instruction, Margaret Martin (mentioned above by Vintage VFer) offers a lot of free clips on youtube. I like Michelle Kenway too. She is a bit more focused on the pelvic floor than osteoporosis, but she offers some clips on youtube too. I just recently purchased two downloads from Michelle's website, but haven't used them yet. ETA - Just wanted to add that I don't think it is unusual to feel paranoid when you first receive an osteoporosis diagnosis. When I first found out, I was afraid to do much of anything, thinking my bones were going to shatter into bits if I didn't bubble wrap myself and sit in a corner. Now it's four years later and while I'm aware of it, I don't dwell on it. And so far, knock wood, I've not had any fractures. |
02-10-20, 07:03 AM | ||
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Houston
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02-10-20, 08:58 AM | ||
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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PS - veering off topic, but balance work is mandatory. |
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