Strong Bones, Strong Life (Studio)

With bone density peaking at 35 years old, we all experience progressive bone loss at a rate of about 1%, per year, as we age. With 43% of adults over the age of 65 either Osteopenic or Osteoporotic, about one third of these individuals will experience an Osteoporotic fracture in their lifetimes. However, this progressive weakening of bone can be either accelerated, or decelerated, through our lifestyle choices, by how we eat and by how we choose to move and exercise.

This 8-Week Exercise Series, taught by Physical Therapist and Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Tami DeAngelis of Healthy Aging Physical Therapy, provides an Evidenced-Based, Fitness-Forward approach to Osteoporosis Prevention and Management. Classes will involve aerobic exercise, functional strength training, balance and flexibility and will incorporate ground-level exercise, so being able to safely get on and off the ground independently is a must.  
 

Location

Steinberg Wellness Center for Mind & Body
310 Baker Ave, Suite 165

things to bring

  • Yoga/exercise mat

instructor

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Tami DeAngelis

Dr. Tami DeAngelis, PT, DPT, received her masters in physical therapy from Boston University, her doctorate of physical therapy from Temple University, and later became board-certified as a geriatric clinical specialist. She has more than 20 years of experience in acute care, rehab, neurological outpatient and research settings. Tami works currently as a mobile physical therapist at Healthy Aging Physical Therapy, working with older adults living in the Concord, Lexington, Arlington and Bedford communities, in the comfort of their own homes. In this role, she works with her clients to recover and rehabilitate from the illness and injuries, like osteoporosis, frequently experienced by the aging adult. Through her varied research and academic experiences, Tami approaches clinical care with a strong emphasis on evidence-based treatment and patient education. Tami spends time working with her patients to identify their barriers to wellness and is proud of her success rate in making exercisers out of non-exercisers!