The Bone Clinic

"Honestly, I am so so glad I found this place. Their initial consult is comprehensive and covers everything you need to know, the exercise program and trainers are fantastic. To address cost: I find it utterly bizarre that I heard/seen from more than one source (including a specific review on here - more on that later) that they are overpriced or money hungry. I’m fact I think it’s offensive, seeing how affordable they are. The initial consult is underpriced for what it consists of. It is a two hour consult inclusive of scans, explanation of your scan results with you, physical evaluation, and dietitian appointment. I would say it’s the equivalent of three specialist appointments plus scans. The ‘money hungry’ review. To anyone reading that, please listen - you cannot safely attempt this stuff by yourself without supervision. The level of ongoing attention to detail they individually give to each person in terms of their posture and technique is necessary for this kind of heavy lifting in a vulnerable population. You have 8 classes of technique training and close observation before you even start the program. I’m a pretty active person and I learned more about technique in the bone clinic in that one month than I had in my entire life up until now. To replicate this you would need at minimum to hire a personal trainer, and many personal trainers may not have a comprehensive enough knowledge of osteoporosis and associated risks to train you safely. My mother, who also has osteoporosis, ended up injured because an inexperienced personal trainer pushed her too hard whilst doing deadlifting with her. This may all sound a bit scary or dire - do not be off put!! In the bone clinic this training is not only safe but really achievable even for people with very low bone density and pre-existing injuries. I don’t think there’s a safer place to do this training."

"The most knowledgeable Clinic regarding Osteoporosis, thank you for your recent response regarding Exercise Program"

"I discovered the Bone Clinic online – while searching for an exercise physiologist to help me with a program to improve my bone mass. As I am in the high risk category for an osteoporotic fracture I am so happy to be able to exercise with confidence under guidance of the skilled and professional staff at The Bone Clinic. After attending classes twice weekly, for nine weeks, I am already feeling the benefits. After many years of experiencing lower back pain on arising I now have very little discomfit, in fact, on some days I experience none at all! My interest in gardening has been renewed as I am now able to get up and down more easily, and I feel my arms are strengthening also. I look forward to classes, and anticipate a long association with the friendly staff at The Bone Clinic."

"It was a shock to be diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in my spine, but fortunately my GP knew about and referred me straight away to the Bone Clinic. They are very knowledgeable and thorough and I feel very safe doing targeted bone density exercises under their supervision. I just feel relieved that there is this level of help out there and can already feel myself strengthening. The dietary advice from the resident dieticians in regards to calcium intake also helped me to work out the best daily intake."

"Desperate for help and not living near a clinic I called to find out more info. I was told I would have to travel 2.5 hours one way to have an assessment. Then if I wanted to attend classes it is a 1.5 hour round trip at very odd class times. When I suggested to the staff member that I could come once a week and do the training at other times at a local gym I was told I would not be able to as it would be in breach of their copyright or licensing rules. Who has ever heard of paying for excercise and not being allowed to do it somewhere else. What if you are travelling etc. Seriously greedy people."