OsteoPilates recognizes that exercise is only one part of a four-part treatment plan that will build bone density, reduce fracture risk, and improve health for people who suffer from osteoporosis or are at risk for developing this condition. The four-part plan, presented in this book, consists of the following: safe movement for exercise and everyday living, postural awareness, diet, and proper medication. All four factors are covered at length. OsteoPilates offers a specific exercise program for increasing bone density. Readers are also given guidelines for modifying all activities with illustrations and descriptions of how to safely perform numerous everyday tasks such as carrying groceries, lying down in bed, and tying ones shoes.