Supervised strength work for bone health and steady movement.

Bone Density Class Brisbane is a small-group Exercise Physiology class. It is for adults with osteoporosis, osteopenia or low bone health. Each class runs for 45 minutes. It uses strength, balance and safe weight-bearing work.

Classes run at PhysioWorks Sandgate and PhysioWorks Clayfield. Maddy leads each class. She matches the work to your scan, strength, balance and goals.

Bone Density Class Details

Class Times and Locations

Choose the clinic that suits your weekly routine, travel and location.

Class Fees and Attendance Options

Reception can confirm current class fees and class pack options when you book. This keeps the page current if fees change.

Who Is This Class For?

This class is for adults with low bone health, lower strength, reduced balance or concern about falls. It may also suit you if you have been told to train but feel unsure where to start.

Women are affected more often than men, mainly after menopause. Men can also have low bone health. Guided training can help when the plan fits the person, not just the scan.

Guided posture and strength work for safer training.

What Happens in Class?

Each class uses a clinic gym. Maddy may guide weights, bands, balance tasks, posture work, step drills and basic strength moves.

You may start with bodyweight work or light loads. As you build trust, Maddy may add step-ups, rows, carries, squats, balance tasks or safe impact drills where suitable.

What Equipment Will You Use?

The class uses simple gym tools. Maddy chooses each task based on your ability and safety needs.

Why Does Exercise Matter for Bone Density?

Bones respond to load. Strength work, weight-bearing tasks and balance work can form part of a bone health plan. The right mix depends on your scan, fracture history, strength, balance, pain, medicines and health.

Current guidance supports strength, balance and posture training for many people with osteoporosis. People with higher fracture risk need extra care with sudden, heavy or poorly controlled loading. You can also read more about osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Why Is an Initial Check Required?

You need an initial check before you join the class. This helps Maddy review risks, your health story and your starting level.

Maddy may check your bone scan, fracture history, medicines, falls risk, balance, strength, mobility, training history and goals. This helps keep the class specific to you.

How Is Progress Reviewed?

Maddy reviews your level during class. She adjusts your program when it is safe and useful. A separate review can be arranged if your symptoms, balance, health, scan result or goals change.

Safety Tips for Osteoporosis Exercise

Exercise choices should match your risk, symptoms and health history. Some moves may not suit each person, mainly after a spinal fracture.

If you have severe osteoporosis, a spinal fracture, recent fracture, new pain or a major change in balance, book an individual review before group training.

Is This Class Right for You?

This class may suit you if you want more than a generic gym plan. It gives you coaching, safe loading and steady progress.

A physiotherapy or medical review may be the better first step if you have new pain, a recent fracture, worse back pain, unexplained symptoms or major balance changes.

Safe step-up training builds strength and balance.

Bone Density Class FAQs

Can exercise improve bone density?

Exercise can support bone health when it is loaded, regular and matched to the person. Strength work, weight-bearing tasks and balance work are common parts of care. Your plan should match your scan, fracture history and current strength.

Is the class suitable for osteopenia?

Yes. Many people with osteopenia may benefit from early strength and balance work. A guided program can help you start in a safe way.

Is the class suitable for osteoporosis?

It may be suitable, but a check should happen first. People with low bone health need careful choices, mainly after a spinal fracture, recent fracture, fall, pain flare or major balance change.

Do I need a referral?

You can book privately without a referral. A GP referral may be needed if you plan to use Medicare Chronic Disease Management, DVA, WorkCover, CTP or another funded path.

How do I check current class fees?

Please confirm current class fees and class pack options with reception when booking. They can explain the options and help you choose a suitable path.

How many people are in each class?

The class is capped at about 6–8 people. This keeps the group small enough for Maddy to guide form, adjust tasks and watch safety.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring your bone scan report, medicine list, referral letters, and any recent fracture or falls details. This helps Maddy choose safer tasks.

What Should You Do Next?

If you have osteoporosis, osteopenia or a low bone scan result, book an initial EP appointment. Maddy can check whether the Bone Density Class is a good fit and help you start at the right level.

References

1. Brooke-Wavell K, Skelton DA, Barker KL, et al. Strong, steady and straight: UK consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis. Br J Sports Med. 2022;56(15):837-846.
2. Giangregorio LM, McGill S, Wark JD, et al. Too Fit To Fracture: exercise recommendations for individuals with osteoporosis or osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Osteoporos Int. 2014;25(3):821-835.
3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Osteoporosis and minimal trauma fractures. Updated 2024.