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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.

Role of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

By Margaret Martin 2 Comments

What is the role of Physical Therapy in the treatment of eating disorders? Physical Therapists are experts in physical activity prescription and management among a variety of patient populations.  Many examples of the roles Physical Therapists play exist in a number of patient conditions. … [Read more...] about Role of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

What is a Set and a Rep in Exercise for Better Bones?

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Sets and reps are an integral part of most exercise programs, including the Exercise for Better Bones program. It is important that you understand what is a set and a rep in Exercise for Better Bones before you start your program. What is a Set and a Rep in Exercise for Better Bones? Reps … [Read more...] about What is a Set and a Rep in Exercise for Better Bones?

Power Plate Review • Will It Increase Bone Density?

By Margaret Martin 3 Comments

Will the Power Plate Vibration Machine alone increase your bone density? Is the Power Plate a good exercise routine for people with osteoporosis? I recently wrote an article on Whole Body Vibration (WBV) platforms. Recent research indicates that using a Whole Body Vibration will not increase the … [Read more...] about Power Plate Review • Will It Increase Bone Density?

Dynamic Standing Balance Exercises for Elderly

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Can a 94 year-young retired animator practice dynamic balance exercises for elderly such as agility ladder exercises for seniors, stepping response, and other agility drills? Are there safe seniors balance exercises that older adults can do to reduce their risk of a fall? In this blog I cover a … [Read more...] about Dynamic Standing Balance Exercises for Elderly

Chair Sit and Reach Test Alternative for Senior Fitness Test

By Margaret Martin 1 Comment

I was recently contacted by a Physiotherapist who completed my MelioGuide Building Better Bones course on osteoporosis prevention, treatment and management.  She asked if I could suggest an alternative to the Chair Sit and Reach Test in the Senior Fitness Test. This article is a part of my … [Read more...] about Chair Sit and Reach Test Alternative for Senior Fitness Test