What is OsteoStrong?
A guided, low‑impact program for skeletal strength conditioning. Sessions use four specialized Spectrum devices to apply safe, self‑generated loading to key areas commonly affected by osteoporosis.
Session cadence
- About 10 minutes, once per week
- Instructor‑guided positioning and effort
- Real‑time feedback and progress tracking
Areas commonly addressed
- Radius / Ulna (forearm)
- Femoral Neck / Total Hip
- Ribs
- Lumbar Spine
What members often report
- Increased muscular strength
- Improved posture and balance
- Reductions in joint and back pain
- Increases in overall energy
The Spectrum equipment
- Places users in optimal biomechanical positions for skeletal loading
- No external (exogenous) forces — you self‑load, enhancing safety
- On‑board computer provides real‑time feedback and historical tracking
- Limited joint movement allows greater resistance than most weight machines
- Efficient for busy schedules — sessions typically ~10 minutes
Why it matters
Following principles of bone remodeling, appropriately applied loading can stimulate positive changes in bone mineral density (BMD). The Spectrum equipment emulates moments of impact — without uncontrolled impact — by allowing you to safely self‑load in optimal positions.
A brief history
In 1892, German physician Julius Wolff described how bone adapts to the loads placed upon it (“Wolff’s Law”). Modern research continues to show that high‑intensity impact/resistance exercise can positively affect BMD, while low‑intensity exercise has little effect. OsteoStrong’s founder, Dr. John Jaquish, engineered the Spectrum devices to safely simulate these high‑intensity loading moments via self‑generated force.
* Unique experience and past performance do not guarantee future results. Many factors can affect individual outcomes. This page is educational and not a substitute for medical advice—please consult your healthcare provider.