Osteoporosis is often called the "silent disease." Unlike many other health conditions, it usually develops without pain or obvious symptoms until a fracture occurs. For many people, their first sign that their bones have become weaker is a broken wrist after a fall, a compression fracture in the spine, or a fractured hip after what seemed like a relatively minor incident. Strong bones need strong muscles. Clinical Pilates and strength training work together to support health

If you teach Pilates to adults over forty, it is very likely that some of your clients have osteoporosis or osteopenia, whether they have disclosed this to you or not. According to Osteoporosis Australia, approximately one in two women and one in three men over seventy will sustain a fracture due to bone fragility in their lifetime. As the population ages and Pilates continues to grow as a movement modality for older adults, instructors need a solid understanding of how to wo