Exercise Matters is accredited to deliver the award winning evidence-based exercise programme for osteoporosis - ONERO (TM).
BONES NEED EXERCISE
“When it comes to bones we know exercise can benefit people throughout their life - by growing bigger stronger bones in childhood, improving bones throughout adulthood and preventing falls that can lead to fracture as we age."
- Professor Belinda Beck
Director of The Bone Clinic ONERO
Not all exercise is created equal and not all exercise is effective. Research has demonstrated that only certain types of exercise improve bone health. Onero (TM) is an osteoporosis treatment based on exercise designed specifically to prevent osteoporotic fracture by stimulating bone development and preventing falls in at-risk individuals. ONEO is a highly targeted exercise program that uses resistance and impact exercises (including core strengthening and balance training) to stimulate bone and muscle.
At Exercise Matters we have have an in-house DEXA scanner which is the gold standard for measuring your Bone Density and Body Composition. For more Infromation about the DEXA Scan click here
Osteoporosis Australia
To find out more about osteoporosis and Onero (TM) please visit the Osteoporosis Australia (OA) website. OA is Australia's leading advocacy group for sufferers of osteoporosis and are committed to exercise for bone health. They have partnered with The Bone Clinic, the developers of Onero (TM), to disseminate this effective exercise program throughout Australia. OA have a great explainer video on the Onero (TM) programme and how it can:
1) increase bone density;
2) strengthen muscle; and
3) reduce the risk of falls.
Onero (TM) and Exercise Matters
To be safe and effective the program must be supervised by a physiotherapist or accredited exercise physiologist who is trained and Licensed to deliver the program. Exercise Matters Clinic is Licensed to deliver Onero (TM) to our clients who are either at-risk or are diagnosed with osteoporosis. Onero (TM) is appropriate for adults of any age wishing to reduce their risk of osteoporotic fracture.
One of the great features of Onero (TM) is that you don’t need to exercise five days of the week. Research has found that just twice a week is enough to stimulate bone, improve muscle and help prevent falls. In fact, the original research that underpins Onero (TM) included only 1 hour of exercise a week.
To start Onero (TM) we recommend a visit to your local GP as you may be eligible for a General Practitioner Management Plan (GPMP). If you are not eligible for a GPMP you may be able to claim the cost of your visit through private health insurance.
Please call us or send through an online enquiry if you require further information - 07 5448 3532
"My GP recommended I contact the Exercise Matters team for a DEXA Scan Bone Density Assessment. My scan revealed low bone density and that I was osteopenia. I initially thought this meant I was heading for Osteoarthritis, however Dr Sven Rees gave me all the information I needed to make the decision to try evidence based exercise before considering medication. After 12months of coming to these classes twice a week, I have now regained muscle, strength, balance. Best of all, my bone density results have improved & I have held of an Osteoarthritis diagnosis.
These classes are simply wonderful - the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable and I have made new friends for life. I have surprised myself as I now look forward to thiese classes and I am lifting weights I never knew was possible."
- Exercise Matters Client