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.

Vitamin K2 Dosage for Osteoporosis Treatment

October 1, 2017 By Margaret Martin 31 Comments

In this blog post, I discuss Vitamin K2 and osteoporosis. Specifically, I cover the scientific research into the role of Vitamin K in improving bone health. I also list the foods high in Vitamin K2, provide the current recommended Vitamin K2 dosage for osteoporosis, discuss Vitamin K2 deficiency, … [Read more...] about Vitamin K2 Dosage for Osteoporosis Treatment

How to Increase Femoral Neck Bone Density

September 26, 2017 By Margaret Martin 14 Comments

This blog post addresses the following topics: what is femoral neck, what femoral neck osteoporosis exercises do I recommend for my patients, and what recommendations I provide my patients on how to increase femoral neck bone density. Introduction In this blog I share with you some … [Read more...] about How to Increase Femoral Neck Bone Density

Running and Osteoporosis

August 30, 2017 By Margaret Martin 14 Comments

A recent research paper looked into running and osteoporosis and addressed the question: is running good for osteoporosis? The authors' specifically discussed the kind of load you need to build bone and addressed whether running created adequate load for bone building for individuals with … [Read more...] about Running and Osteoporosis

Dumbbell Pullover on Floor

August 17, 2017 By Margaret Martin 2 Comments

The straight arm dumbbell floor pullovers weight bearing exercise is an Active level strength exercise. In this video I will demonstrate dumbbell pullover technique. Benefits of Dumbbell Pullover on Floor Exercise The straight arm dumbbell floor pullovers have a number of benefits for strength … [Read more...] about Dumbbell Pullover on Floor

Clock Lunges

August 1, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

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

Exercises for Osteoporosis of the Hip

June 30, 2017 By Margaret Martin 19 Comments

The hip area is often at risk of a fracture for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bones density. There are several exercises that target the bones and muscles in the hips and can help to reduce the risk of a fracture. One to consider is the hip raise. In this blog, I demonstrate five … [Read more...] about Exercises for Osteoporosis of the Hip

Hypermobility Exercises

June 19, 2017 By Margaret Martin 6 Comments

Today I am going to talk about hypermobility exercises and specifically what modifications you need to make to have a hypermobility syndrome exercise program that is safe and effective. I have a section dedicated to core exercises for hypermobility. Finally, I answer the question: Do people who have … [Read more...] about Hypermobility Exercises

Hypermobility and Yoga

June 11, 2017 By Margaret Martin 10 Comments

Today I want to cover hypermobility and yoga. I find that many people who practice and enjoy yoga are naturally flexible. But should you modify your yoga practice if you have hypermobility syndrome? Hypermobility and Yoga Today I'm going to talk about hypermobility and yoga. This is an … [Read more...] about Hypermobility and Yoga

Hypermobility Test

June 7, 2017 By Margaret Martin 1 Comment

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

Rebounder Trampoline

May 29, 2017 By Margaret Martin 19 Comments

The rebounder trampoline is a popular exercise equipment. Readers ask me if using the rebounder trampoline will build bone density and improve skeletal health. They also ask if the rebounder is safe to use for someone with osteoporosis or low bone density and are there better exercise alternatives … [Read more...] about Rebounder Trampoline

How to Do the Side Lying Leg Lift

March 5, 2017 By Margaret Martin 9 Comments

The side lying leg lifts (or side lying leg raises) exercise is a corner stone of many Physical Therapy exercise programs because it plays an important role in keeping our hip and knees strong. Let's cover how to do these exercises correctly. But before we do that, we should discuss the benefits of … [Read more...] about How to Do the Side Lying Leg Lift

Bow and Arrow Exercise

February 14, 2017 By Margaret Martin 5 Comments

In this blog, I demonstrate the Bow and Arrow exercise. It is one of the Beginner level Strength exercises in the Exercise for Better Bones program and is designed to strengthen the upper and middle back muscles, as well as target the spine. Bow and Arrow Exercise • Description With your … [Read more...] about Bow and Arrow Exercise

How Long Can You Take Prolia Injections

January 17, 2017 By Margaret Martin 75 Comments

How long can you take Prolia injections and are there any risks of discontinuing the medication? What are the Prolia side effects and how long do Prolia side effects last? Can you stop taking Prolia? I asked Dr. Jonathan Adachi — a leading osteoporosis expert who treats many osteoporosis patients … [Read more...] about How Long Can You Take Prolia Injections

Row Exercise Variations

January 6, 2017 By Margaret Martin 1 Comment

In this blog I will demonstrate three row exercise variations including the bent over row exercise, the one arm dumbbell row exercise, and the single leg row. Each of these row exercise variations is a dumbbell row exercise. I will also answer the question: what muscles do rows work? Row Exercise • … [Read more...] about Row Exercise Variations

How to Safely Remove Laundry from Your Washer and Dryer

November 12, 2016 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

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