Our OsteoStrong services are provided from Stratford Village Surgery.

The service is run by Bazil Hunte who has worked with Stratford Village Surgery and Dr John Jaquish (who invented the OsteoStrong machine, USA) to pioneer the first OsteoStrong (Osteogenic Loading) exercise programme in the UK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OsteoStrong is not a gym, diet, supplement, pharmaceutical, or a medical treatment. OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system.

The skeletal system is the foundation for your body and provides more than just strength and protection. It is arguably one of the most critical systems of the human body, and by implementing a strategy to care for and strengthen it, many experience the following results:

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• Improved Bone Density

• Improved Posture

• Improved Balance

• Improved Athletic Performance

• Less Joint and Back Pain

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Through a safe set of self-loading exercises, leading to a healthier and fulfilling life. 

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OsteoStrong works for people at all ages and levels of activity to promote skeletal strength which impacts the entire body in many ways using a process known as Osteogenic Loading. Sessions are quick, painless, and results are measurable and happen quickly.

 

OsteoStrong sets out to address the needs of clients who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, osteopenia, Arthritis, joints and back pains, as well as those who may be susceptible to fractures. The programme also seeks to help diabetic patients, through the production of new insulin receptors and the reduction of blood glucose levels, which could have a positive impact on their lifestyles.
 

 

Benefits of OsteoStrong:

• OsteoStrong emphasis is on strengthening the musculoskeletal system which can reduce hospital readmissions, resulting from fractures due to falls.

 

• OsteoStrong’s self-induced exercises are very safe since the individual’s central nervous system (comfort level) regulates each person’s limitations.

 

• The OsteoStrong system’s osteogenic loading exercises target three of the major risk factors pertaining to falls for older adults; reduced posture, poor balance, weak bones and neurological conditions, thus reducing the susceptibility for fractures which may result in falls.

 

• OsteoStrong’s once-a-week protocol can be seamlessly added into the conventional exercise, therapeutic, and medication programmes of nearly all Senior Care facilities. Additionally, there’s no residual pain or discomfort for the user the next day.

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The above charts shows the combined data analysis of bone density changes in peer-reviewed clinical literature showing the different options and average changes. Traditional recommendations for bone health include Calcium, Vitamin D3 and physical activity, but as can be seen above, those recommendations, may not be helping as much as some may think.  

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OsteoStrong has shown to increase bone density to levels that can be life changing. In many cases, people increase bone density to levels seen in healthy people in their mid-twenties.

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Bone Density Research Summary
 

In 2012, a study was published that showed that subjects had to experience at least 4.2 times their body weight in order to trigger the growth of healthy new bone tissue.  At OsteoStrong, members easily experience 4 to 10 times their own bodyweight without injury or pain, triggering the development of healthy new bone tissue according to the 2012 study.

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The use of osteogenic devices has shown promising results. Though there are only 4 studies on the specific application of osteogenic loading devices, the underlying principal is one of the most fundamental of human physiology (mechanotransduction) and as loads seen with osteogenic use are far beyond the minimum established trigger for building bone, the results seen are beyond that of other treatments. Bone density has been shown to improve 7.34% between the spine and hip results over one year of treatment. Further, Hunte and researchers found bone density gains of over 14% after 6 months of treatment. Further research shows statistical congruency with a larger sample (n=2300) for functional bone performance gains and BMD.

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Less than 10 minutes; Once a Week

 

OsteoStrong is a true paradigm shift in the way people can achieve stronger bones, increase strength and improve balance at just about any age. OsteoStrong is not a gym, diet, pharmaceutical or health supplement.

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We utilize a very specialized technician-monitored system designed to trigger an individual’s own natural adaptive responses to grow new, healthy tissue without soreness and without the sweet associated with working out at a gym.

 

 

Skeletal Strength Limits Muscle Strength

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OsteoStrong technology has been shown to trigger bone density growth, but why does this matter to an athlete? Other than protection from fractures, skeletal strengthening in many cases eliminates limitations to plateaus and muscle growth.

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The central nervous system has a self-protecting process called neural inhibition. This process keeps muscles from engaging if a voluntary action is causing pain or discomfort. Under the high-impact activities, the central nervous system limits muscular power to protect the skeletal system and joints. The best way to illustrate this is by clenching one's fist or flexing the muscles to their maximum potential. Under no circumstances can an individual break their own bones. Neural inhibition will not permit it.

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As many have seen with OsteoStrong, bone density can be brought to levels more than two standard deviations above what is considered to be normal. This means your body has a more powerful frame, will allow more muscular engagement and thereby more muscular strength and power.

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Consider this illustration. When comparing a Formula 1 race car to an economy car, other than the engine, there is a stark difference between the frames of each car. The framework of the economy car simply cannot support the power of the Formula 1 racing engine. In much the same way, the central nervous system will not permit the muscular system to become stronger than what the skeletal system can handle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Skeletal Strength Improves Balance
 

At age 30, virtually everyone starts to lose muscle strength. In fact, if eating right and working out could hold off this natural course of aging, we would see professional athletes continuing their careers well beyond their 30’s.

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One of the symptoms of declining musculoskeletal strength, is a loss of balance. Because you engage your central nervous system and entire musculoskeletal system in a brief but very unique way at OsteoStrong, one of the benefits is an almost instant improvement in balance and agility. In fact, it’s one of the first things that people notice. Below is an internal case report we conducted with over 50 members to help illustrate this great benefit. A regular protocol at OsteoStrong  centers is to track balance improvements before each session.

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OsteoStrong Can Also Help With Diabetes
 

There are multiple, well-proven and safe approaches to treating type II diabetes and metabolic dysfunction. Fortunately, these different approaches can be used individually, or in conjunction with one another. When viewed as single therapies however, it is OsteoStrong that performs the best compared to the other standards of care in the reduction of HbA1c (long term blood glucose measures).

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Recent research suggest that Osteogenic  Loading Therapy as a supplement to standard care is both feasible and effective in improving glycemic control among moderate-risk adults with poor glycemic control. Significant reductions were measured in HbA1c levels amongst group subjects by 8.8% (+/- 4.1% SD) from baseline to post-test without weight or BMI change.

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OsteoStrong Can Help With Posture
 

Dramatic improvements can happen quickly at all ages with regular OsteoStrong sessions. Both members below experienced the results shown here in less than 8 sessions (2-months). Many others see similar results because of the unique yet simple way that OsteoStrong sessions engage the entire musculoskeletal chain.

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Added Benefits

1. Effective – the compression of bone mass promotes improved bone health and increased muscular strength.

2. Safe – all settings are self-applied ensuring each movement is within your comfort zone.

3. Fast and convenient – each session requires less than 10 minutes, one time per week and no change of clothes are necessary.

4. Accurate and Reliable – server-based system ensures your information follows you to any OsteoStrong location.

5. Measurable Results – OsteoStrong Performance Reports are generated immediately after each session showing progress from the start.

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What to expect

A full OsteoStrong session can be completed quickly - once a week - without change of clothes, making it the ideal exercise for both older adults and compromised individuals looking to develop healthy bones, muscles, joints, strength, better balance and posture without medication. It’s for these reasons, that OsteoStrong serves as an ideal treatment option for numerous individuals living with common bone loss conditions, joints and back pains.

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The four exercises:

The OsteoStrong system is comprised of four exercises, with the entire session taking 15 minutes and is performed just once a week. This routine activates and energizes the bones, muscles and central nervous system.
 

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1. Chest Press

• Compression of bone in the upper body

• Build bone density

• Increases the strength of tendons & ligaments to realign joints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The chest press activates the muscles of the upper body (primarily the pectorals, deltoids and triceps) to produce impact force loads by pushing in a direction away from the body.

 

2. Leg Press

• Activation & Compression of joints and bone mass in the lower extremities,

  including the hip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The leg press activates the muscles of the lower body (primarily the quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteals and calves) to produce impact force loads by pushing in a direction away from the body.

 

3. Core Pull

• Engage the Core

• Stimulate the lower rib cage, the pelvis, and the neuromuscular kinetic chain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The core pull activates the muscles of the core (primarily the lumber- pelvic-hip complex) and upper body (primarily the latissimus dorsi and biceps) as well as the bones of the rib cage and the lumber-pelvic-hip complex.

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4. Vertical Lift

• Activation of all surrounding joints and muscles of the spine

• Compression of all bones in the kinetic chain (the relationship or connection between your nerves, muscles and bones)

 

The vertical lift activates the muscles of the arms, back and legs (primarily the forearms, trapezius, rhomboids, erector spinae, gluteals and hamstrings).

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If you have any questions about this service, please do contact us

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Patient Testimony

 

Here is what our patients have to say about our OsteoStrong services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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References

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Taaffe, D. R., Robinson, T. L., Snow, C. M., & Marcus, R. (1997). 

High‐Impact Exercise Promotes Bone Gain in Well‐Trained Female Athletes.

Journal of bone and mineral research, 12(2), 255-260.

 

Mookerjee, S., & Ratamess, N. (1999). 

Comparison of strength differences and joint action durations between full and partial range-of-motion bench press exercise.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research,13(1), 76-81.

 

Jaquish, J. (2013). 

Multiple-of-bodyweight axial bone loading using novel exercise intervention with and without bisphosphonate use for osteogenic 

adaptation.

Osteoporosis International. 198; 24(4), s594-s595.

 

Hunte, B., Jaquish, J., & Huck, C. (2015). 

Axial Bone Osteogenic Loading-Type Resistance Therapy Showing BMD and Functional Bone Performance Musculoskeletal Adaptation Over 24 Weeks with Postmenopausal Female Subjects.

Journal of Osteoporosis & Physical Activity, 3(146), 2.

 

Huck, C. & Jaquish, J. (2015). 

Functional bone performance measurements and adaptations using novel self-applied bone- loading exercise apparatus. Osteoporosis International. 26(1),s391-s392,NS12.

 

Hunte, B., & Jaquish, J. (2015). 

The Effects of Axial Bone Osteogenic Loading-Type Resistance Exercise on Adults with Risk of Moderate-Metabolic Dysfunction: A Pilot Study. 

Journal of Diabetes Metabolism, 6(539), 2.

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Deere (2012). 

Habitual Levels of High, But Not Moderate or Low, Impact Activity Are Positively Related to Hip BMD and Geometry: Results From a Population-Based Study of Adolecents

 

Smith 2014.

BioDensity: A Novel Resistance Training Approach and Learning Effects in 1,685 Males and 2,689 Females

 

Acknowledgements

 

I would like to thank and acknowledge the following for their contributions: 

 

1. Dr. Bhupinder Kohli, Chief Medical Director & Finance Director for the First 4 Health Group

2. Dr. John Jaquish, Principal of Jaquish Industrial Research (JIR) and inventor of the OsteoStrong machine

3. Dr. Ashwin Shah

4. Dr. Sudha Shah 

5. PatientFirst Administration Staff 

6. PatientFirst GPs & Physiotherapists

7. Performance Health Systems (PHS)

8. Gary & Nichola Rhodes, Managing Directors of Cleanbright Services

9. All the OsteoStrong patients