Move More Physical Therapy

05/27/2026

‼️Women‼️

Peri-menopause and post-menopause is hard enough!

Please do NOT ignore your bone health.

An EXTREMELY simple, but Effective Strength Training Routine With Heavy Compound Movements WILL keep your bone density in check!!

If You Need Help understanding What kind of Routine, What To Use At The Gym, Proper Technique.. etc PLEASE Reach out To Us

Harly is The Lead PT at Move More Physical Therapy with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

But more than that. He is a top professional when it comes to coaching Strength Training in Adults, Programming Your Workouts with the Correct Volume, Intensity and Safety.

Starting something you’ve never done is scary. But doing nothing is even scarier.

1 out 2 women will experience a osteoporosis related bone fracture. This does not have to happen!

LESS than 10% who consistently perform a heavy Strength Training Program experience an osteoporosis related fracture.

OUT LIFT OSTEOPOROSIS!

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Or
CALL for a CONSULT: 215-980-5303

05/25/2026

If You’re a Female between 40-50 years old and concerned about Osteoporosis PREVENTION.

Here is the full Lab Panel I would build for you!

There are other markers your health care provider can look at as well— but after countless hours of research - this is what I personally recommend.

✅FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone: levels often INCREASE prior to declining estrogen and can be linked to faster bone resorption

✅Estradiol: declining levels increase blind turnover.

✅Total Testosterone: as this converts to Estradiol - extremely low level = lower estradiol = decreased bone density

✅SHBG - S*x Hormone Binding Globulin: HIGH levels decrease free (active) estrogen - meaning your body can’t use it.

✅DHEA-S: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate - shows adrenal androgen production which is very important as o***y function declines during menopause

✅25-OH Vit D: this is essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralization.

✅PTH: high PTH —> pulls calcium from bones and increases bone resorption

✅CTX - C- Terminal Telopeptide: high levels = high bone resorption

IMPORTANT NOTE: it’s important to track trends, not just 1 level at 1 point in time. In addition — Labs are part of the picture - not the whole picture.

‼️ But here is a really AWESOME stat - women who perform consistent Resistance Training Program have osteoporosis rates UNDER 10% after 50 years old. Not women who “just exercise”. No. We are talking about chronic heavy loading with dumbells, barbells, or machines.

Resistance Training is LITERALLY the Fountain of Youth. Except you don’t “find” it. You Earn it😄😉

05/22/2026

🩻When you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, there are a lot of things working against you — don’t let your rehab program be one of them!💪🏼

Bones do not adapt to little dumbbells

🏋️‍♀️They adapt to heavy resistance training.

85% of your one rep Max is ideal.

If you’re over the age of 60 — this can be safely achieved through the supervision and guidance of a highly skilled Physical Therapist

One who is both an expert in the pathophysiology and management of osteoporosis.

As well as an expert in strength training. 🙋🏼‍♂️

Move More Physical Therapy is YOUR Bone Density Rehab Specialist.

Real Programming to reverse Bone Density Loss

05/22/2026

Move More Physical Therapy —
690 Harleysville Pike
Harleysville PA

The leader in Osteoporosis Treatment through Resistance Training using evidence based Programming, Progressive Overload Principles.

Peri-menopause and post-menopause women with a prior bone fracture — most at risk of Osteoporosis.

4% Bone Density Increase within 8-12 months using our Resistance Training Techniques

Accepts most Major Insurances.

05/21/2026

Osteoporosis affects 25 million Americans — this a huge deal

Weak Bones Lead To Unexpected Fractures of the Wrist, Hip, and Spine.

Read:
Primary Causes
Secondary Causes
Medications
Gold Standard Treatment

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And of course — call us 215-980-5303 to get YOUR Gold Standard Treatment at Move More Physical Therapy — Harleysville’s #1 Bone Rehab Clinic

05/21/2026

🚨 WALKING ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT TREATMENT FOR OSTEOPOROSIS🚨

🏋️‍♀️You NEED a HEAVY RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM

🦴Bones respond to LOADED Stress. Movements like Squats, Deadlifts, Overhead Press, Weighted Step Ups, Lunges WILL IMPROVE your Bone Density.

A Physical Therapist who is treating Osteoporosis MUST UNDERSTAND these movements, how to instruct them safely for Middle-Upper Aged individuals ! This is mandatory.

Move More Physical Therapy is the Leading Expert in Conservative management for Osteoporosis. WE STRENGTHEN BONES.

Call us: 215-980-5303 — we would love to chat! Or DM

05/19/2026

Lift Heavy- Always.

Women: lift heavy weights

Men: lift heavy weights

Perimenopause? Lift heavy weights

Weak Bones: lift heavy weights.

Injured? Lift Heavy weights

Why?

Heavy resistance training is one of the most powerful ways to preserve muscle, strength, and independence as humans age. Without enough loading, the body slowly loses muscle mass, bone density, tendon stiffness, and physical resilience.

Bones adapt directly to force, which is why heavy resistance training is critical for people with osteopenia and osteoporosis. Walking alone is often not enough stimulus to significantly improve bone density in the hips and spine.

For women in perimenopause and menopause, declining estrogen accelerates muscle loss, bone loss, and metabolic slowdown. Heavy strength training directly counters these changes by improving lean mass, insulin sensitivity, balance, and skeletal loading.

Even injured individuals usually need progressive resistance training because tissues heal stronger when appropriately loaded. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone all respond positively to gradual mechanical stress when programmed correctly.

Heavy resistance training is not just about building muscle or aesthetics — it is a longevity intervention. Stronger people have lower fall risk, better metabolic health, greater confidence, and a higher quality of life across nearly every decade of adulthood.

Fountain of Youth = Lifting Heavy

05/15/2026

🚨Are you over 60 years old?! 🚨

📞215-980-5303 to schedule your PT Evaluation!

Having difficulty with daily activities due to worsening weakness and balance impairment ?

If this sounds familiar — Do NOT Delay Getting the Care You Are Entitled to!!

❗️Move More Physical Therapy can come directly to your residence 🏠
Call 215-980-5303. To set up your Eval!

This is not shoddy low level Therapy!
We can Bring Things Like a Treatment Table, 10 # of ankle weights, heavy resistance bands and Tubing!

This is PERFECT for our 60+ population. We are built in Excellence.

We Take Medicare B, Keystone 65, Independence Personal Choice, Humana, and select Other Insurances!

CALL US 215-980-5303 and we would LOVE to talk to you!!

05/15/2026