Margaret Martin

Scientific Research

• Research with Andre Bussieres, PhD. McGill University School of Physical Therapy. Determinants of the Uptake of a Web-based Intervention for the Management of Osteoporosis. 2015.

Professional Leadership

I have held several professional leadership roles with Physiotherapy and Fitness Training professional organizations.

• President of the Ontario Provincial Division of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). 2008.
• President of the Central Toronto District of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA). 1990.
• Vice President of the Central Toronto District of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA). 1989.

Citations for Margaret Martin

My work in Physical Therapy and osteoporosis has been recognized by academics and other health professionals. Two recent published text books cite my work.

Comprehensive Guide to Geriatric Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition, by Timothy L. Kauffman PhD PT

Dr. Kaufman’s clinical guide is designed for busy health care practitioners and covers a wide range of topics related to geriatric rehabilitation. On page 176 in chapter 25, Orthopedic Trauma, Chris Metzger and Mark Lombardi refer to my course Working with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: Part A. They specifically refer to “postural exercise should include activities of the shoulder and scapulae to ensure overall strengthening and spinal stability.”

Comprehensive Guide to Geriatric Rehabilitation, Third Edition, Timothy L. Kauffman PhD PT, August 2014. Page 176 (reference to Working with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: Part A, MedBridge Education, Margaret Martin, MelioGuide)

Client-Centered Exercise Prescription, 3rd Edition, by John C. Griffin

John C. Griffin has written a client-centered exercise prescription theory and application book that is used both as a resource by health and fitness professionals and as a textbook for kinesiology and Physical Therapy courses.

In chapter 12 of his book, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Conditions in Older Adults, Griffin references my book, Exercises for Better Bones by Margaret Martin.

Client-Centered Exercise Prescription, Third Edition, John C. Griffen, January 2015, Chapter 12 (reference to Exercise for Better Bones, Margaret Martin, MelioGuide)

Golf Performance Training: … What They Won’t Tell You. by Gary Bannister, M.Ed

Gary Bannister has written a book, Golf Performance Training,  on how proper strength training can aid your golf game. In his book, he reference material I have written on strength training.

Yoga in the Music Studio, by Leslie McAllister

Leslie McAllister references my Yoga for Better Bones in her book, Yoga in the Music Studio.

Educational Training and Professional Self Development

My aim is to provide the highest level of Physical Therapy service to my patients. As a result, I invest a lot of time and effort into my own continuing education, training and professional self development. Here are a sample of the continuing education courses I have completed by major category.

Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis Educational Training

• Physiotherapy for Bone Health: Our Role in the Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis. Dr. Meena Sran, University of British Columbia, 2012
• Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult – Part 1 and 2
• American Society of Bone Mineral Research Annual Conference, Montreal, QC, October 2018
• American Society of Bone Mineral Research Skeletal Health
• National Osteoporosis Foundation 7th Annual Osteoporosis Conference
• National Osteoporosis Foundation 8th Annual Osteoporosis Conference
• Osteoporosis Canada Symposium
• World Physiotherapy Congress Prevention and Management of Osteoporotic Fractures
• Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Treatment Strategy

General Physical Therapy Educational Training

• The Thorax — Connect the Whole Body & Optimize Performance, Kitchener, ON. June 2019
• Visceral Manipulation
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• John Barnes Myofascial Training
  • Myofascial Release Level I, Ottawa, ON.
  • Myofascial Release Level II & Myofascial Unwinding, Cape Cod, MA.
  • Fascial Pelvis, Buffalo, NY.
  • Myofascial Skill Enhancement Workshop, 40 hours Sedona, AZ
• Diagnosis & Treatment of Movement System Impairment Syndromes, Lower Quarter. Shirley Sahrmann
• Diagnosis & Treatment of Movement System Impairment Syndromes, Level 1. Shirley Sahrmann
• Supportive Conversation for individuals with Aphasia
• Advanced Physical Therapy Lumbo — Pelvic Complex Certification Program, APTEI, Bahram Jam
• Urban Poling/Activator poles Instructor
• APTA Sport Division – Team Concept Conference
• Lumbo-pelvic Motor Control: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Motor Control Dysfunction in Low Back Pelvic Pain, Paul Hodges
• Clinical Reasoning: Understanding the Problem and the Person through “diagnostic” and “narrative” reasoning, Mark Jones
• Orthopaedic Symposium
• IDEA Conference NYCSWIS Weight Training SymposiumScientific Core Training (Correspondence)
• Scientific Back Training (Correspondence)
• Program Design: Choosing Reps, Sets, Loads, Tempo and Rest (Correspondence)
• Movement Dysfunction, Kinetic Control
• Basic Bobath – 3 week course
• Running Room – Running Shoe Workshop
• Paul Chek on Functional Exercise and Training
• Active Isolated Stretching with Aaron Mattes
• Perform Better Functional Training Series

Yoga Teacher Training and Certification

• Certified Yoga Instructor: 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, 2012. Ottawa, Canada.

Schedule a Time With Margaret Martin

Schedule time with Margaret Martin if you want to develop a bone building exercise program. Services available in French and English. Services disponibles en français et en anglais.

Professional Journey

Since 1984 I have dedicated myself to helping individuals, like yourself, achieve their highest level of function and fitness.  I have worked at YMCAs, Yoga studios, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community clinics, as well as industrial settings across Canada and the United States. Before I started MelioGuide, I owned two companies:  Injury Reduction in the Workplace and Full Swing – Golf Performance.