What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health

About this episode

In this masterclass, I bring together six experts to untangle bone health, from fracture risk and DEXA scans to strength training, joint pain, and surgery. Dr Lora Giangregorio, Prof Belinda Beck, Dr Deborah Kado, Dr Howard Luks, Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple, and Dr Alyssa Olenick each add a different perspective. Bone density is only one part of the fracture story, and the advice around lifting heavy often runs ahead of the evidence. Together, we turn the confusion into a practical framework. What we cover: Why bone density is only one piece of fracture risk What DEXA cannot see, and why bone shape matters Whether you really need to lift heavy for your bones A bare minimum strength program for beginners When surgery helps, and why "bone on bone" is an unhelpful phrase How to build movement into everyday life The best program is the one you can sustain, and I hope this gives you the confidence to start. To connect with our guests, you can find Dr Lora Giangregorio on TikTok, X, and LinkedIn, or learn more through her University of Waterloo profile. Prof Belinda Beck can be found through The Bone Clinic, ONERO, her Griffith University profile, and Facebook. Dr De