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A diagnosis that feels like a warning
The scan came back, and suddenly everything feels like a risk.

So you start treading carefully, avoiding the lifting, the loading, the things that might jar you. But sitting still is exactly what weakens bone further, and the fear of a fracture can shrink your life more than the condition itself.

  • You've been told you have osteopenia or osteoporosis and you're not sure what you're allowed to do.
  • You're scared that a wrong move or a fall will mean a fracture.
  • You've started avoiding the activities you love in case you hurt yourself.
  • You've been told to be careful, but no one's actually shown you how to get stronger.
  • You're on medication for it, and you know that's only part of the picture.
  • Your posture's changing, or you've lost a little height, and it worries you.

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The diagnosis is the wake-up call, not the finish line.
Bone is living tissue, and it gets stronger when you load it the right way.

For decades, people with osteoporosis were told to take it easy. The opposite is true. Bone responds to load the same way muscle does: challenge it safely and progressively, and it adapts and gets denser. The right strength training doesn't just slow the decline, it can improve your bone density.

  • Progressive resistance and weight-bearing training is the most proven way to maintain and build bone density.
  • Strong muscles and good balance are what stop a stumble from becoming a fracture.
  • High-quality research shows supervised, progressive strength training is both safe and effective for people with low bone mass.
  • Every year you stay sedentary, bone and muscle quietly decline. Training reverses the trend.
  • Medication slows bone loss, but loading your bones is what builds the strength and balance around them.

Whatever your scan said, it's not too late to get stronger. 

  • Physiotherapy

    "I've got osteoporosis and I'm scared to load my body."

    We assess your bones, your balance and your history, settle any niggles, and build the safe foundation to start training with confidence.

  • Strength & conditioning

    "I've been told to take it easy, but I want to get stronger."

    Progressive, properly loaded strength work, the one thing proven to build bone, coached and safe so your body adapts without putting you at risk.

  • Personal training

    "I don't know what's safe for me to do."

    Your weekly 45-minute session is one on one with a physio, built around your bone density, your balance and where you're at.

  • Group training

    "I do better with support around me."

    Small-group strength sessions for the work that builds bone and balance, with the accountability of training alongside others on the same path.

  • Dietetics

    "I don't know if I'm eating right for my bones."

    A dietitian makes sure you're getting the protein, calcium and nutrition your bones need to respond to the training, built around how you actually eat.

The Wild Physio Fitness team of physiotherapists, strength coaches and a dietitian in Neutral Bay

In expert hands

Led by physiotherapists, backed by elite sport.

Founded by physiotherapist Andrew Wild, former Head Physiotherapist at the Sydney Swans Academy. Our physios, strength coaches and accredited dietitian bring that same standard of care to people managing osteoporosis and low bone density. We handle the strength, balance and nutrition that builds your bones, and we work alongside the doctor managing your care.

  • AHPRA-registered physiotherapists
  • Strength & conditioning coaches
  • Accredited practising dietitian
  • Former Head Physio, Sydney Swans Academy
The Wild Physio Fitness teamNeutral Bay, Lower North Shore
A confident, energetic woman in her fifties who feels strong in her body again

The transformation

A proven 12-week program to build stronger bones and steadier balance.

You won't just protect what you've got. You'll build strength, balance and the confidence to live without fear of the next fracture.

  • "I'm scared I'll break something."

    "I feel strong and steady on my feet."

  • "I was told to just be careful."

    "I've got a plan that's actually building my bones."

  • "I've been avoiding the things I love."

    "I'm back doing what I love, with confidence."

  • "My last scan went the wrong way."

    "I'm doing the one thing proven to turn it around."

  • "I felt fragile and older than my years."

    "I feel capable, strong and independent."

How it works

Three steps to stronger bones

No guesswork and no being told to just be careful. Starting is simple, and you'll know exactly what happens next.

Step 1: Book your assessment

A physio-led session to understand your bone density, your balance, your history and your goals, and to map the plan that safely builds your bones and strength.

Step 2: Start your 12 weeks

One 45-minute 1:1 physio-led session and two small-group strength sessions a week, plus a dietitian check-in every few weeks, all progressed safely around you.

Step 3: Keep the results

Progress week on week, then roll into ongoing membership at the same rate, so the bone, strength and balance you build keep you strong for years to come.

The 12-week program

Bone Strong

A 12-week strength program for people with osteoporosis or low bone density, physio-designed to safely build your bone, balance and strength. It starts with a full assessment, then real coaching every week. This is not a gym membership, it's a plan and a coach. We work alongside the doctor managing your care and don't prescribe or supply medication.

$230$150per week for 12 weeks

$80 a week less than the standard rate, and the bonuses below are on us.

What is included every week

  • One 45-minute 1:1 physio-led coaching session
  • Two small-group strength sessions
  • Balance and fall-prevention work built into every session
  • Regular performance testing with a personalised progress report

Plus, yours free with the program

  • Free access to the Glute Group or Big & Strong app, our online training program $7 / wk free
  • Your Body Bible: Pro Edition, the 400+ page evidence-based guide $39.99 free
  • Wild Eats: the entire recipe collection, 14 recipe books $125.99 free

That is over $165 in ebooks, plus free app access, included at no extra cost.

You leave your first session with a strength and bone-building plan built for your body and your scan, and a coach who already knows your history.

No lock-in beyond your 12 weeks. When you finish, most members continue on our ongoing membership at a discounted rate per week, so your training and support never stop.

Your 1:1 physiotherapy sessions may be claimable on your private health extras. Check your level of cover with your fund.

Start with your initial consult

Week one of your program. Choose a time that suits you.

Bone Strong FAQs

Answers to common questions about training safely, building bone and getting started with osteoporosis.

  • It is when it's physio-led, and that's the whole point. We assess your bones, your balance and any old injuries first, then load you safely and progressively. Supervised strength training is one of the most effective things you can do for low bone density.

  • That advice is out of date. We now know bone responds to load: challenge it safely and it gets stronger, while avoiding activity lets it keep declining. The key word is safely, which is exactly what a physio-led program gives you.

  • High-quality research on supervised, progressive strength and impact training shows it can improve bone density, not just slow the decline. How much depends on where you're starting and how consistently you train, and we build your program around that.

  • No. We don't prescribe or supply any medication. That stays between you and your doctor. What we do is the strength, balance and nutrition side that builds your bones and protects you from falls while you're being managed medically.

  • Yes. Balance and fall-prevention work is built into every session, because strong muscles and steady balance are what stop a stumble from becoming a fracture. For a lot of our members, this is the part that gives them their confidence back.

  • Yes. Most people we work with are starting again, not carrying on. Your assessment meets you where you are, and everything builds from there at a pace that suits you.

  • Our dietitian makes sure you're getting enough protein, calcium and overall nutrition to support your bones and your training. It works alongside, not instead of, any advice from your doctor.

  • No referral needed. You can book your assessment directly. If you have a scan result, a plan or a referral from your GP or specialist, bring it along and we'll factor it in.

  • It's $150 a week for the 12-week block, down from $230. There's no lock-in beyond the 12 weeks, and you can roll into ongoing membership at the same rate if you want to keep building.