Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide [Paperback]

Margie Bissinger (Author, Editor), Cecil Byk (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2008

One of the most practical exercise guides written to help fight against osteoporosis and low bone mass. Ms. Bissinger utilizes her years of experience teaching and treat patients to create an easy to use, simple exercise guide. Beautifully illustrated, the exercises offer an effective program to improve strength, balance, and posture. Thanks to her years as a physicial therapist, she has provided an unique section illustrating safe ways to perform many activities one performs on a daily basis. Safe ways to perform simple acts such as sitting, lifting, and sneezing are demonstrated in her section on "activities of Daily Living".

Editorial Reviews

Review

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful: Great Patient Educational Tool, January 5, 2000 By Anna Flowers, author (Satellite Beach, Florida) - See all my reviews 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 --Anns Flowers, Amazon.com reviewer

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 27 pages
• Publisher: Workfit Consultants, L.L.C.; 2nd edition (February 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966879201
• ISBN-13: 978-0966879209
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Osteoporosis
  • #78 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Musculoskeletal Diseases

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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Patient Educational Tool, January 5, 2000

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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:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best excercise books I have seen., January 10, 1999

By A Customer

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.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable info in a 27 page booklet, December 21, 2008

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This review is from: Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide (Paperback)

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.