Onero™
The award winning evidence based exercise program for osteoporosis.
What is Onero™:
Onero™ is a high intensity resistance and impact exercise program to strengthen bone and muscle. The program is especially designed for people with low bone mass. Onero™ must be supervised by an accredited Onero™ physiotherapist to ensure it is delivered safely. Our very own physiotherapist Lily Blakston is trained, accredited, and ready to see all your clients for their bone mass pathologies.
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To be safe and effective the program must be supervised by a physiotherapist who is trained and Licensed to deliver the program. The Physio Place is now Licensed to deliver Onero™ to our clients with or at risk of osteoporosis. Onero™ is appropriate for adults of any age wishing to reduce their risk of osteoporotic fracture.
One of the great features of Onero™ 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™ included only 1 hour of exercise a week.
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Osteoporosis Australia
To find out more about osteoporosis and Onero™ 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™, to disseminate this effective exercise program throughout Australia. OA have a great explainer video on the Onero™ programme and how it can:
1) increase bone density;
2) strengthen muscle; and
3) reduce the risk of falls.
Referrals
You do not need a referral for the Onero™ program. However we recommend that you can visit your local GP as you may be eligible for a General Practitioner Management Plan (GPMP). A GPMP allows up to 5 visits that are reimbursed through Medicare. This brochure allows the GP to read about the exercise program and decide whether Onero™ is right for you.
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If you are not eligible for a GPMP you may be able to claim the cost of your visit through private health insurance.
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Not all exercise is created equal
But not all exercise is effective. Research has demonstrated that only certain types of exercise improve bone health. Onero™ is an osteoporosis treatment based on exercise designed specifically to prevent osteoporotic fracture by stimulating bone development and preventing falls in at-risk individuals.
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"Just by chance I came by an article on The Bone Clinic and the wonderful news that women are increasing their bone density. I came in for an appointment and have been coming for 12 months. I've regained muscle, strength and balance. It has given me a new lease of life. My bone density improved by 5% in the spine and 8% in my hip!" - Stephanie F
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, The Bone Clinic
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If you would like to start the Onero program at The Physio Place please book an initial assessment with Lily Blakston or if you have any further questions about the Onero program please do not hesitate to email lily on lily@thephysioplace.com.au or call the clinic today on 0413903840.