Bones For Life
Bones For Life
The program for stimulating bone strength
through
natural movement and weight-bearing posture
by Ruthy Alon
Based on Dr. Feldenkrais’ approach to somatic learning

Intelligent Fitness • Quality Aging
Osteoporosis Prevention
Personal Ergonomics
The Body Language of Leadership
 
Ruthy Alon
 Bones For Life
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Pilot Studies



Bone Density Tests

This study shows bone density improvements after learning the program for four months, once a week for four hours, plus practicing daily at home.

Figure-1
A 69 year old woman. Improved from -2 (mild weakness of the bone) before the program, to -1 at the end of the program (on the border of the safe zone).

Figure 1



Figure-2
A 50 year old woman. Improved from -2 before the program, to -1.2 at the end of the program.

Figure 2



Figure-3
A 46 year old woman. Improved from 0.5 before the program, to 1.8 at the end of the program, to almost at the top of normal bone strength.

Figure 3