Osteoporosis and Bone health with Lisa Jackson

Update: 2024-07-16

Description

In this episode of the Pilates Lounge podcast, Katie Crane talks with Lisa Jackson, Lisa is a Principal Trainer under the Pilates Alliance Australasia and a Continuing Education Teacher and mentor. She is also the Faculty teacher for the internationally recognised Buff BonesBadge Registered outline Osteoporosis program for Australia and has been the Brisbane Pilates teacher of Cirque Du Soleil for Totem in 2015, Kooza in 2016 and Kurios in 2020.

Lisa began her Pilates journey in 2001 whilst living in Los Angeles.2003 Lisa trained at the Physicalmind Institute in Los Angeles and New York. Returning to Australia in 2006, her passion for learning and a desire to further explore Joseph Pilates’ work led her to Sally Anderson, the Founder and Director of Pilates International (PilatesITC).

Lisa has a vibrant personality and infectious passion for Pilates and movement that resonates in all that she does. Her teaching philosophy is client-centric, emphasising correct movement patterning, posture awareness, and general well-being. She is dedicated to seeing growth and change both for her clients and any teachers she is mentoring. 

In this Conversation, Katie and Lisa discuss bone health and osteoporosis. They cover topics such as the importance of bone health, the differences between osteoporosis and osteopenia, factors that affect bone density, and exercises to avoid or modify for individuals with low bone density.

They also emphasize the need for ongoing exercise and lifestyle choices to maintain bone health.

Takeaways

Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength, while osteopenia refers to low bone density.
Factors that affect bone density include genetics, lifestyle choices, age, and hormonal changes.
Maintaining bone health requires regular exercise, particularly weight-bearing and resistance exercises, as well as a balanced diet.
Individuals with low bone density should avoid or modify exercises that involve loaded flexion, rotation, or lateral flexion.
It is important to address bone health early in life and continue to prioritize it throughout all stages of life. Avoid loaded flexion exercises for individuals with osteoporosis
Focus on strength training, impact training, and balance/core work for bone health
Incorporate upright work and add weight to stimulate bone mineral density
Empower individuals with poor bone density to enjoy movement and incorporate loaded exercises
Continuously learn and adapt in the Pilates journey