Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Tailored Exercise App

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Improve Bone Density

Align offer an exercise app tailored specifically for improving bone density in individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia. The programme leads users through progressions in weight-bearing exercises, resistance training, and balance exercises designed by professionals to strengthen bones and reduce the risk of fractures.

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Why Download Align

Exercise is a crucial component of maintaining and enhancing bone health. However, not all exercises are equally effective for this purpose. To specifically improve bone health, targeted types of exercise are essential, as they help strengthen bones, making them more resilient and less prone to fractures.

Physiotherapy

Focus on safe and effective exercises

Nutrition

Offering the latest research to support Bone & Joint Health

Strength & Conditioning

Can tailor workouts to optimise bone density improvement.

The Team

Align consists of 3 female professionals from the fields of physiotherapy, nutrition, and strength & conditioning. Each of us bring unique expertise to address different aspects of bone health comprehensively. We are a well-rounded team, aiming to deliver a holistic solution for our clients with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

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  • Consultant Physiotherapist

    Orlaith Buckley

    As a seasoned physiotherapist with over 20 years of dedicated experience, I am committed to refining and tailoring programs as neccessary to meet the unique needs of each client. Working in tandem with Steph, our experience ensures that every program is specifically designed to address individual requirements when required, fostering optimal outcomes. Our goal is to empower you to proactively manage and take charge of your bone health, informed by cutting-edge knowledge and strategies.
    I have worked extensively across various sectors, including the NHS, HSE, and both professional and amateur sports. I look forward to leveraging this diverse expertise, alongside the invaluable knowledge and expertise of Susan and Stephanie, to support you in improving your bone health

    I am delighted to work with Susan Boland on a joint assessment/ review of her clients. As a physiotherapist with over 20 years experience, I look forward to fine tuning the programs for clients, as necessary. This ensures that each program matches your individual needs.

    We also work together, with Stephanie Graham, to deliver our Bone Health Assessment days. We use these days to bring you the latest research in Bone Health. We aim to empower you to be proactive & take ownership of the management of your Bone Health.

    I have experience in the NHS, the HSE & in professional & amateur sports & I look forward to combining this, with Susie’s & Steph’s knowledge, in order to get the best results for each of you.

  • Nutritional Therapist DipIHS, NTOI, BWL

    Susan Boland

    I hold a diploma in Nutritional Therapy (DipIHS) in Ireland and I’m a member of NTOI (Nutritional Therapists of Ireland) and also studied in London with Patrick Holford at ION (Institute for Optimum Nutrition).

    I hold a diploma in Nutritional Therapy (DipIHS) in Ireland and I’m a member of NTOI (Nutritional Therapists of Ireland) and also studied in London with Patrick Holford at ION (Institute of Nutrition). I am a Strength & Conditioning Coach BWL 1st4sport.

    I hold many certificates in nutrition and fitness ranging from 1984 to date in both England and Ireland. I have extensive experience working for the last 30 years.

  • BSc ASCC (UKSCA accredited)

    Steph Graham

    Upon completion of an undergraduate degree in Physiology & Sport Science, Steph began to seek to specialise in the discipline of strength & conditioning. Following a year long placement with a professional rugby team, Steph returned home to N.Ireland to pursue an independent career in coaching.

    Upon completion of an undergraduate degree in Physiology & Sport Science, Steph began to seek to specialise in the discipline of strength & conditioning (S&C). Following a year long placement with a professional rugby team (2012-2013), Steph returned home to N.Ireland to pursue an independent career in coaching.

    8 years on, Steph alongside husband and fellow S&C coach, Timmy, run an independent S&C gym near to Newry Co. Down. 'StrengthFarm' caters for all ability levels, from high performance athletes to those who seek to pursue strength training in order to improve quality of life.

    Steph has had the privilege of working with Susan on Assessment Clinics catered to those seeking to improve their bone mineral density. Research has shown that progressive resistance exercise is effective in maintaining and improving current bone mineral density level. Higher bone mineral density levels leads to stronger bones, which are more able to withstand the demands of daily activities.

How it Works

How to download the EXERCISE APP
Example of EXERCISE
HOW TO UPLOAD A PERSONAL VIDEO

How it Works

  • How to download the EXERCISE APP

  • Example of EXERCISE

  • HOW TO UPLOAD A PERSONAL VIDEO
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I love the exercise app, it’s very user friendly and the videos are so clear and easy to follow in order to get the technique right. It’s great to be able to access it at a time that suits also. I was able to opt out doing one or two of the exercises when my back was sore and I asked Steph if she could recommend a stretch exercise instead to ease a sciatic pain and she very kindly gave some advice and a stretch I could do which helped ease it out. Before if I had a pain or ache I would have stopped exercising but now I think I’ve learned to stretch it out which is very useful and works.

Cathryn
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I’m really enjoying it, the flexibility of not having to do it on specific days and can do catch up. I like the progress each month also- making exercises harder and adding weights and exercise band.

Joan L
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I’m finding the app excellent especially the videos of how to do the exercises properly. Once you become familiar with it it’s very intuitive. The personal feedback is extremely helpful and I look forward to getting them. I’m definitely feeling the benefit of strengthening and stretching (which are my favourite ones) and I certainly can notice a big difference in myself. Overall I’m delighted with the app and delighted with my improvements.

Cait M.C
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I am finding it fine just finished a program now. Susan has sent me a recording telling me what I have to look out for. Keep my shoulders back, don't allow my body to move on some of the exercises etc which I find very helpful. I am enjoying the challenge and variety of the exercises. I set dance on Monday nights so do exercises Wednesday Friday and Sunday.

Marie P
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Getting on well with it really , the exercises are very manageable actually a bit too easy but I get that they progress so that’s ok too, I can fit them into my day without dedicating exercise time which is great for how I procrastinate about exercise. I have a rotator cuff injury which is very debilitating at the moment but Steph changed exercises to exclude shoulder ones so that’s great,

Catherine L
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Find the app very good Susan. Doesn't take very long, 20 mins or less. Last year when I had the fractures i was very rounded and stooped, protective stance. Since starting exercises I am 1and 1/4 ins taller. Very pleased. By the way I posted of Omega 3 test, a while back.

Grainne McC
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yes I'm continuing with the programme. Not as regularly as I would like. I notice that the ex ercises are gradually more demanding but so far able to do them. As well I would like to order more calcium and exercise bands (circular)

Myriad L
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I love this exercise programme .... I find the app very easy to use even to upload videos ..... I love the mobility , I can use it wherever I am and at whatever time suits me
.. My experience of Steph is that she is very available, responsive & encouraging ....
And the thing I love the most about the programme is that I know all the exercises are designed for osteoprosis. I don't have to worry are they safe for me with this condition . That is such a relief that I know they are coming from a physiotherapist and designed to help me strengthen my bones. I can relax and just get on with them..... I also love the pace , I feel I am building strength slowly , allowing my body get used to it as I go along ....
I would highly recommend this programme

Monique D
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The app is really easy to use. Each exercise is explained in detail in a short demo video. Great sense of motivation. I'd give it 10 out of 10

Mary L

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