Osteo-Circuit

10/05/2026

An osteoporosis diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to stop doing the things you love. 🦴💪

The right exercise, tailored to your needs, abilities and fracture risk, can help you stay strong, active and confident.

Keep moving. Keep building stronger bones. 🧡

10/04/2026

Happy Physical Therapy Month to our American Colleagues!

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and we want to celebrate you! 💚

Thank you to our geriatric PTs and PTAs for all you do every day to help older adults move better. Your skills improve mobility and quality of life for people at every stage of care. This month, we recognize the impact you have on older adults, their families, and their communities.

Join our celebration by sharing what geriatric physical therapy means to you.

APTA has resources to help you share the importance of National PT Month. Find them here: https://linktr.ee/APTAGeriatrics

09/30/2026

What are physiotherapists actually asking about osteoporosis in clinical practice? 🦴

During our recent Osteo-Circuit course, participants brought forward questions about exercise prescription, fractures, movement, spinal conditions, jumping and hopping, and translating evidence into individualized patient care.

And these conversations are an important part of Osteo-Circuit.

It’s not only about learning the evidence — it’s about discussing how to apply it when a real patient is standing in front of you.

We collected 10 of the questions that came up during the course, and now we want to hear from you:

Which one would you like Bonny to answer first? Comment the number below. 👇

📍 Next Osteo-Circuit Course: Halifax

📅 October 16–17

OsteoporosisExercise ExercisePrescription PhysioEducation ContinuingEducation EvidenceBasedPractice FracturePrevention HalifaxPhysio

09/15/2026

Can you stand on one leg?

Standing on one leg is a simple exercise that can improve your balance.

If you feel unsteady, stand near a stable surface such as a table or chair. Keep one hand on it for support.

If you have osteoporosis, good balance can help reduce the chance of falls and broken bones.

Discover more simple exercises to help improve your balance on our website:
https://theros.org.uk/balance

09/12/2026

It was a pleasure to return to McMaster University and teach in the osteoporosis lab for physiotherapy students! 🦴

What a great group — engaged, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

I always enjoy sharing practical, evidence-informed approaches to helping people living with osteoporosis move safely, build strength, and live with greater confidence.

It’s exciting to see the next generation of physiotherapists building their knowledge and confidence in osteoporosis care.

Thank you, McMaster University, for having me!

09/08/2026

So many of our staff at Pro Motion Physiotherapy took her courses! Wonderful to see she is continuing to share her knowledge and expertise!

At 89 years young, Dr. Shirley Sahrmann is still doing what she does best- teaching and inspiring the next generation of physical therapists. ❤️

Our DPT learners recently had the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Sahrmann, whose knowledge, experience and contributions to the physical therapy profession have influenced generations of clinicians.

We are incredibly fortunate to have her continue to share her expertise, challenge our thinking and help shape the future of physical therapy right here at WashU Medicine❤️

09/07/2026

Thanks for sharing! And I appreciate how you suggest an exercise and then show a person in excellent alignment performing it! All about the right exercise, with the right technique, at the right time, with the right person! And after that, the right progression that is tailored to the person! Thanks again!

With autumn here, it's a great time to get moving and work on your balance.

Simple exercises can help you feel steady and make your muscles stronger. If you have osteoporosis, improving your balance may help reduce your chance of slips, trips and falls that could lead to broken bones.

Try movements such as:

- sitting to standing

- standing on one leg

- heel raises (lifting your heels up and down)

- toe raises (lifting your toes up and down)

Find out how to do these exercises and more in our balance video and webpage:
https://theros.org.uk/balance

09/07/2026

Thanks for sharing!

🦴 Move for your bones!

Regular physical activity helps keep your bones and muscles strong, as well as maintain balance, strength, mobility and independence.

Walking, dancing, climbing stairs, resistance exercises and other activities that challenge your muscles and bones can all be part of a bone-healthy lifestyle.

Find an activity you enjoy and get moving!

👉 Explore exercises, movement tips and spine-sparing strategies on Build Better Bones:
https://bit.ly/3SUCRUe

📸 Join the movement! Share a photo or video of yourself getting active, tag IOF @ International Osteoporosis Foundation, and use and .

Let’s inspire more people to build, protect and strengthen their bones for life. 🦴

09/05/2026

Great article on importance of tailored balance exercises and really like your progression examples! And, agree that people should see their Physiotherapist if they have had a fracture, pain or any condition that affects their ability (or confidence) to safely do balance exercises. Thanks again!

Looking for a simple way to improve your balance?

Balance exercises, such as standing on one leg and heel raises, can help keep you steady.

This is especially important if you live with osteoporosis because falls can lead to broken bones.

Find exercises to help your balance:
https://theros.org.uk/balance

09/03/2026

Don’t let fear of movement take away the things you love.

Travel. Garden. Walk. Play with your grandchildren. Stay independent.

The goal isn’t simply stronger bones — it’s helping you keep doing the things that matter to you.

Be careful with what you see on the internet. Some exercises may be very appropriate for building bone and muscle strength but they must be done in good alignment with a netural spine.

Start low. Go slow. Keep going. 💙