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Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin is a Physical Therapist with 35 years of clinical experience. Her expertise is in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis through exercise, safe movement and fall prevention. For the last 15 years, she has concentrated on bone health and has treated thousands of patients for their osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bone density.

Margaret is the author of three books on osteoporosis and exercise. All books are available on Amazon in both print and Kindle formats. Recently she produced an exercise workout video DVD on safe exercise for people with osteoporosis.

She is the creator of the continuing education course, Working with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. This course is accredited by all Physical Therapy Licensing boards across the United States. Thousands of Physical Therapists in the United States, Canada and around the world have completed her training course.

Margaret graduated from the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1984. She is licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Ontario and California.

Margaret's work in osteoporosis and Physical Therapy has been cited in a number of Physical Therapy textbooks. She has been interviewed as an expert in osteoporosis prevention and treatment by the Toronto Star, CTV Ottawa Morning Live, the Senior Rehab Project podcast, and Dr. Rebecca Risk's podcast, Falling Through the Cracks.

She is the proud recipient of the 2011 Award of Distinction from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for her significant contributions and achievements as a Physiotherapist.

Margaret operates her Physical Therapy clinic, MelioGuide, in Ottawa, Ontario.

Clock Lunges

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In this video blog, I have my son, John, demonstrate how to do the clock lunges exercise. This exercise is an ideal warm up for tennis players, Nordic Walkers and other active athletes. Make it part of your warmup program! Clock Lunges Exercise Hi, I'm Margaret at MelioGuide, and I have my son … [Read more...] about Clock Lunges

Hypermobility Test

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What is the hypermobility test that you or your Physical Therapist can do to determine if you have hypermobility syndrome? What are the implications for you if you happen to have hypermobililty syndrome?  I discuss these issues in this video blog and work with Victoria — one of my clients — to … [Read more...] about Hypermobility Test

How to Safely Remove Laundry from Your Washer and Dryer

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In this video, I demonstrate how to safely remove laundry from your washer and dryer if you have osteoporosis, compression fractures or weak joints. Safely Remove Laundry from Your Washer and Dryer Safely Remove Laundry — Transcript Hi. I'm Margaret from MelioGuide. Today's blog is dedicated … [Read more...] about How to Safely Remove Laundry from Your Washer and Dryer

Weighted Waist Belt for Walking and Exercise

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A reader recently told me that she was unable to wear a weighted vest and asked if I could I recommend a weighted waist belt for walking and exercise. She wondered in the weighted hip belt could increase weight bearing on bones while exercising. There are good studies showing that weighted vests … [Read more...] about Weighted Waist Belt for Walking and Exercise