Osteoporosis management is a supervised exercise programme designed to load bone deliberately and safely. Bone responds to load, which is why progressive resistance and, where appropriate, weight bearing work sit at the centre of the programme. It always begins with screening, because fracture risk determines how much load is suitable and which movements are best avoided for now.
At PhysioVitae, the programme is grounded in lifestyle medicine. Alongside your sessions we cover balance and fall prevention, safer ways to lift, carry and bend, and the habits at home that quietly raise your risk, with nutrition guidance from our in house dietician. We work alongside your treating doctor on scans and medication rather than advising on either.
Early intervention with progressive loading, at the stage where prevention delivers the most value.
Structured strength and loading programmes for accelerated bone loss after menopause.
Supervised bone loading and strength work for a group whose bone health is often overlooked.
Careful loading, posture and movement retraining after a spinal compression fracture.
Guided rehabilitation after a hip, wrist or other fragility fracture, rebuilding strength and confidence.
Balance, gait and fall prevention training to reduce the risk of the fall itself.
Osteo-Vitae is designed for anyone with osteopenia or osteoporosis, anyone recovering from a fragility fracture, and anyone whose balance or steadiness has declined enough to make a fall feel likely. It is equally suited to those researching on a parent’s behalf.
Bone adapts to load, but only when that load is sufficient and progressed properly, which general activity rarely achieves. Supervision matters just as much, because at higher fracture risk some movements carry real danger and need to be screened out rather than guessed at.
Our physiotherapy for osteoporosis is prescribed and supervised rather than handed over as a sheet of exercises, and it is grounded in lifestyle medicine, with certified lifestyle medicine practitioners and an in house dietician covering the nutrition side of bone health.
You will begin with a detailed consultation and fracture risk screening, followed by a personalised loading and balance programme, education on safer daily movement, and regular reassessment as your strength and steadiness improve.
Your Osteo-Vitae programme draws on a combination of the following, tailored to your screening results and your stage:
Progressive resistance training, prescribed and supervised for bone loading
Weight bearing and impact work, introduced only where it is clinically appropriate for you
Balance, gait and fall prevention training
Posture and safe lifting education, with bone health nutrition guidance from our dietician
Looking for an osteoporosis exercise programme in Singapore? Osteo-Vitae suits anyone living with osteopenia or osteoporosis, anyone recovering from a fragility fracture, and anyone who has become wary of lifting or carrying since their diagnosis. It is also a common starting point for adult children arranging supervised, safely screened exercise for a parent.
Progressive resistance and weight bearing exercise are well established as ways to support bone health and reduce fracture risk, and they also improve the strength and balance that prevent falls. Load has to be sufficient and progressed properly, which is why the programme is supervised rather than self directed.
In most cases yes, provided it is screened and prescribed. Fracture risk determines how much load is appropriate and which movements are left out for now. That screening happens at your first assessment, and your programme is adjusted as your strength improves.
A recent scan is helpful because it informs how we screen and progress your loading, though it is not always required to begin. Bring any results you have. We do not interpret scans ourselves, and we coordinate with your treating doctor where that is needed.
Certain movements, particularly loaded forward bending and twisting of the spine, are commonly restricted where fracture risk is higher. What applies to you depends on your own screening, so your physiotherapist will go through the specifics with you rather than issuing a general list.
The load is selected for bone rather than for general fitness, progressed deliberately, and screened against your fracture risk first. Balance and fall prevention are built in, and the programme is supervised by a physiotherapist who adjusts it as your capacity changes.
Session frequency depends on your screening results, your current strength and how your programme is progressing, and it is discussed with you after your initial assessment. Results vary by individual, and consistency over time matters more than intensity in any single week.
At PhysioVitae, we adopt a lifestyle medicine-based approach to physiotherapy, integrating evidence-based strategies for primary prevention (promoting wellness to avert health issues), secondary prevention (early identification and intervention), and tertiary prevention (managing conditions to minimise complications and foster sustained health).
Our structured process is designed to address your needs holistically, combining clinical expertise with personalised lifestyle modifications.
We begin with a detailed discussion to understand your health history, symptoms, and goals. This involves collaboration with specialist physiotherapists and, where indicated, other healthcare professionals in their fields of expertise.
Physiotherapy experts conduct thorough evaluations, supported by data and advanced technology, to identify root causes and develop a personalised plan aligned with lifestyle medicine principles.
We implement a targeted therapy plan that may include manual techniques, a tailored exercise programme, and diet modifications, all reinforced by behaviour change strategies to manage the acute issues and support prevention.
Progress is tracked using health technology and with regular in-clinic follow-ups to ensure ongoing effectiveness and adaptation.
We will equip you with personalised exercises, our specially curated evidence-based programmes for chronic disease management, comprehensive lifestyle recommendations, and innovative digital tools. These resources are designed to empower you in maintaining long-term health and preventing future issues across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
Meet the principal physiotherapists behind Singapore’s first integrated physiotherapy and lifestyle medicine clinic.
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy – Cardiopulmonary (Distinction) from University College London
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) from Singapore Institute of Technology – Trinity College Dublin
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner (ASLM)
[With over 10 years of clinical physiotherapist experience]
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy – Cardiopulmonary (Distinction) from University College London
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) from Singapore Institute of Technology – Trinity College Dublin
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner (ASLM)
[With over 10 years of clinical physiotherapist experience]
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University, USA
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Graduate Certificate in Performing Arts Medicine, Shenandoah University, USA
Singapore Allied Health Professions Council – Fully Registered Physiotherapist
Chairperson, Dance in Asia – International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS)
