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Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin is a Physical Therapist with 36 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. She has produced a number of home exercise workout videos 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 has trained physicians, Physical Therapists and other healthcare staff at Genesis Rehab Services, Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Charles Lemoyne Hospital in Montreal, Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Bruyere Hospital in Ottawa, Osteoporosis Canada, and West Carleton Family Health in Ottawa.

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 WebMD, the Toronto Star, CTV Ottawa Morning Live, the Senior Rehab Project podcast, and Dr. Rebecca Risk's podcast, Falling Through the Cracks.

She has done research with McGill School of Physical Therapy into the use of a web-based exercise program for patients with osteoporosis. Margaret has presented at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Ontario Physiotherapy Association on treating aging adults and osteoporosis.

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 Physical Therapy, in Ottawa, Ontario where she focuses on patients with osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bone density.

Balance Ball Exercises

October 2, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

balance ball exercises • 3 variations

I will demonstrate three different variations of balance ball exercises — each one progressively more challenging than the last. Are you ready? Before we start, we should cover why you need a burst resistant exercise ball. Read my blog article Use a Burst Resistant Exercise Ball and then come … [Read more...] about Balance Ball Exercises

Filed Under: Balance Exercises for Seniors

Single Leg Reach

October 2, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

Single Leg Reach Balance Exercise for Athletic

The Single Leg Reach is a balance exercise from the Exercise for Better Bones program specifically designed for the Athletic Level. Single Leg Reach • Balance Exercise This is the single leg reach balance exercise. If this is the first time you attempt this, you may choose to do it between … [Read more...] about Single Leg Reach

Filed Under: Balance Exercises for Seniors

How to Increase Femoral Neck Bone Density

September 26, 2017 By Margaret Martin 15 Comments

neck of femur video

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Prevention

Running and Osteoporosis

August 30, 2017 By Margaret Martin 20 Comments

running good for osteoporosis

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercises

Dumbbell Pullover on Floor

August 17, 2017 By Margaret Martin 2 Comments

floor pullovers

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercises

Clock Lunges

August 1, 2017 By Margaret Martin 2 Comments

clock lunges exercise

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercises

Exercises for Osteoporosis of the Hip

June 30, 2017 By Margaret Martin 24 Comments

exercises for osteoporosis of the hip

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercises

Hypermobility Exercises

June 19, 2017 By Margaret Martin 15 Comments

hypermobility exercises

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

Filed Under: Joint Health

Hypermobility and Yoga

June 11, 2017 By Margaret Martin 42 Comments

hypermobility and yoga

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

Filed Under: Joint Health

Hypermobility Test

June 7, 2017 By Margaret Martin 3 Comments

Beighton Score

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

Filed Under: Joint Health

Rebounder Trampoline

May 29, 2017 By Margaret Martin 28 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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercise Equipment

How to Do the Side Lying Leg Lift

March 5, 2017 By Margaret Martin 12 Comments

side lying leg lift • side leg raise

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercises

Bow and Arrow Exercise

February 14, 2017 By Margaret Martin 5 Comments

bow and arrow exercise

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercises

How Long Can You Take Prolia Injections

January 17, 2017 By Margaret Martin 106 Comments

how long can you take Prolia

How long can you take Prolia injections and are there any risks of discontinuing Prolia? What are the Prolia side effects and how long do Prolia side effects last? Can you stop taking Prolia? These are some of the questions individuals struggle with when a physician recommends Prolia. Many of the … [Read more...] about How Long Can You Take Prolia Injections

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Treatment

Row Exercise Variations

January 6, 2017 By Margaret Martin 1 Comment

row exercise

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercises

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