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[Physio Explained] Building strong bones: the power of strength training for osteoporosis with Prof. Belinda Beck
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In this episode with Belinda Beck, we explore the LIFTMOR trial and the importance of supervised strength training for osteoporotic bones, emphasizing the need for thorough assessments to manage co-morbidities. We discuss the impact of breast cancer treatment on bone health and the crucial roles of dietitians and exercise physiologists in maintaining bone health with proper protein and calcium intake. She also takes us through her current research which shows how strength training in these individuals shows real height changes in this patient population!
Belinda Beck is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences & Social Work and member of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus where she has taught musculoskeletal anatomy and conducted bone research for over 20 years. Most recently Belinda, with her Griffith colleagues, published the results of the LIFTMOR, LIFTMOR-M and MEDEX-OP clinical trials which re-established the benchmark of exercise as therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mass.
If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!
Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network
127 episoder
Manage episode 428149790 series 2846650
In this episode with Belinda Beck, we explore the LIFTMOR trial and the importance of supervised strength training for osteoporotic bones, emphasizing the need for thorough assessments to manage co-morbidities. We discuss the impact of breast cancer treatment on bone health and the crucial roles of dietitians and exercise physiologists in maintaining bone health with proper protein and calcium intake. She also takes us through her current research which shows how strength training in these individuals shows real height changes in this patient population!
Belinda Beck is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences & Social Work and member of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus where she has taught musculoskeletal anatomy and conducted bone research for over 20 years. Most recently Belinda, with her Griffith colleagues, published the results of the LIFTMOR, LIFTMOR-M and MEDEX-OP clinical trials which re-established the benchmark of exercise as therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mass.
If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!
Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network
127 episoder
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