- Paperback: 27 pages
- Publisher: Workfit Consultants Llc (July 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0966879201
- ISBN-13: 978-0966879209
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,829,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide is a simple, safe home exercise program for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The resistance and weight-bearing exercises are tailored for individuals who have osteoporosis or are at risk for developing the disease. A walking program as well as important information on posture are included. A special section devoted to activities of daily living is also provided to help fight the disease.
About the Author
Margie Bissinger is an expert in the physical therapy treatment and management of osteoporosis. She has developed exercise programs and classes specifically geared to preventing and reducing the effects of osteoporosis.
Ms. Bissinger is the director of Workfit Consultants, a company devoted to preventing osteoporosis and work site injuries through education and exercise. She is the author of Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide. Her booklet is tailored to the special needs of those who have osteoporosis or are at risk of developing the disease.
Margie Bisinger received her bachelors of science degree in physical therapy from the University of Pennsylvania. She continued her studies at Northwestern University and earned her masters of science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Since 1979, she has worked as a physical therapist. She has been the Director of Outpatient Physical Therapy at Boston University and worked at the faculty practice at Northwestern University. She is presently in private practice in New Jersey specializing in osteoporosis.
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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
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Great Patient Educational Tool, Jan 5 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide (Paperback)
Ms. Bissinger's book, Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide is a elegantly simple guide to help prevent and treat osteoporosis. As a physician working with patients at risk for osteoporosis, I have found the book to be a great educational tool. The exercises are easy to perform thanks to its concisely written and well-illustrated format.
In addition to a complete exercise program, Ms. Bissinger has included a section on posture and body mechanics. This section is an important complement to any exercise regimen. The way one lives their daily life is crucial in preventing back and spinal injuries.
Thanks to Ms. Bissinger for her terrific book.
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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One of the best excercise books I have seen., Jan 10 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide (Paperback)
As a physician, I recommend this book to all my patients who are concerned about osteoporosis. It is written by a physical therapist who has chosen specific exercises that can strengthen bones. The book is beautifully illustrated and very simple to follow. I advise any patient who wants to begin exercising to start with this book. I wish there were more books available that were as concise and helpful to one's overall health.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Valuable info in a 27 page booklet, Dec 21 2008
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This book is only 27 pages long. It is more of a booklet than a book. However, it has great exercises (about 15 in all) with well-drawn illustrations and easy to understand text so there's no problem doing the excercises, and you can easily incorporate most of them into day-to-day living. There is valuable information for anyone dealing with low bone density. I learned quite a lot about which exercises are beneficial for a person with low bone density, and (even more importantly), which exercises could cause injury.
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