bioDensity is a non-pharmacutical therapy
with wide-ranging benefits for overall health.
About BioDensity
BioDensity Therapy is a non-pharmaceutical, exercise-based treatment that uses osteogenic loading to restore bone mineral density and enhance overall bone health. This non-invasive therapy stimulates bone remodeling and improves muscle function, making it an effective solution for individuals with bone density loss or muscle weakness.
Particularly beneficial for seniors and those with co-occurring conditions affecting bone and muscle strength, bioDensity enhances overall functional mobility, supports independence, and improves quality of life—making it a valuable complement to a patient's existing health plan.
Reduced reliance on Bisphosphonates
BioDensity therapy significantly decreases or eliminates the need for long-term use of bisphosphonates, medications commonly prescribed for osteoporosis, which can have undesirable side effects.
Non-invasive approach
Unlike pharmaceutical treatments or surgery, BioDensity is a safe, non-invasive method that stimulates bone regeneration naturally through mechanical loading, promoting strength without the risks of invasive procedures.Increased circulation and oxygenation
Osteogenic loading stimulates blood flow to the bones, muscles, and surrounding tissues, promoting better circulation and nutrient delivery. This can enhance tissue repair and reduce inflammation, supporting quicker recovery after injuries or physical stress.
Improved bone health and quality of life
Regular sessions can help reduce the risk of fractures, enhance mobility, and improve overall quality of life for those with bone density loss or osteoporosis.Convenient treatment schedule
With just one session per week, BioDensity therapy is convenient and easy to integrate into a busy lifestyle, without the need for daily medication or frequent visits.Clinically proven effectiveness
Studies show a high percentage of patients experience measurable improvements in bone mineral density and strength after undergoing bioDensity therapy, as documented in clinical DEXA scan reports.
Backed By Clinical Research
Measurable Results with DEXA Scan
BioDensity results are typically measured through a DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan, which provides precise assessments of bone mineral density, allowing clinicians to track progress over time and document improvements in bone health and strength with high accuracy; the results are also clearly presented, making it easy for both patients and physicians to understand and monitor progress.
Collaborative Care with Your Treatment Team
BioDensity doctors can collaborate closely with a patient's treatment team, including primary care providers, physical therapists, and specialists, to offer a comprehensive approach to care, recognizing that bone density impacts multiple providers and medical issues—such as osteoporosis, joint health, and overall mobility—making collaborative care essential for optimizing the patient’s overall health and well-being.
1. Bone Health, Muscle Strength
Biodensity offers a powerful approach to maintaining and enhancing bone and muscle structure, with a focus on utilizing your body’s natural processes to strengthen both. Below are brief examples of how bioDensity benefits bone health and muscle strength:
A. Supports Bone Health and Structure
Stimulates Bone Formation: Biodensity uses targeted, high-intensity loading to stimulate bone remodeling. This process encourages the body to create new bone tissue, increasing bone density and strengthening the skeletal structure.
Activates Natural Repair Mechanisms: By applying controlled forces to the bones, Biodensity taps into your body’s natural ability to repair and rebuild bone, helping to maintain or even improve bone density over time.
B. Helps Combat Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Bone Density Enhancement: For individuals with osteopenia or early signs of osteoporosis, Biodensity can help prevent further bone loss by promoting bone growth. The mechanical loading applied during sessions mimics the stress your bones experience during physical activity, which helps to strengthen bone mass in key areas like the spine, hips, and wrists.
Supports Bone Resilience: The consistent, safe application of biodensity exercises helps combat bone thinning and fragility, reducing the risk of fractures and supporting long-term skeletal health.
C. Improves Muscle Strength and Functional Mobility
Enhanced Muscle Strength: Biodensity not only improves bone density but also stimulates muscle growth and strength. By engaging muscles in weight-bearing movements, it helps to build strength and stability, which is crucial for improving functional mobility and supporting everyday activities like lifting, climbing stairs, and carrying objects.
Increased Confidence in Daily Life: With stronger bones and muscles, you’ll feel more confident and independent in performing daily tasks, with reduced fear of injury or physical limitations.
2. Co-Occuring Conditions
BioDensity Therapy offers a range of benefits for individuals with co-occurring conditions, particularly those struggling with musculoskeletal health and other chronic diseases. It provides a non-invasive, exercise-based solution that can complement traditional treatments and improve overall well-being:
Supports those with Type 2 Diabetes: BioDensity Therapy can benefit individuals at risk for or being treated for Type 2 diabetes by promoting bone health while also improving overall metabolic function.
Helps regulate blood sugar: Clinical studies have shown that regular BioDensity sessions can lower glucose levels and A1C after just a few weeks, contributing to better diabetes management.
Mitigates bone loss from chemotherapy or other treatments: Chemotherapy or like-drugs can cause osteopenia and osteoporosis, making bones more fragile. BioDensity Therapy stimulates bone regeneration, helping counteract these adverse effects and supporting better skeletal health during and after treatment.
3. Physician Referrals
At Ascend, we are dedicated to fostering clinical partnerships to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. We welcome referrals from Primary Care Physicians, Geriatricians, Endocrinologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Physiatrists, and other healthcare providers who manage patients with conditions that could benefit from Biodensity Therapy. This innovative, evidence-based treatment offers a valuable adjunct to support bone health, improve bone mineral density, and reduce fracture risk, making it an ideal option for those at risk of bone loss or injury.
Our team works closely with the patient's care team, providing regular DEXA scan updates—with the patient’s consent—to track progress and ensure coordinated care.
Physicians or other Health Care Providers can call: (312) 283-2650 to make a confidential referral, or learn more about bioDensity.
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bioDensity is a safe and controlled approach offering the benefits of high impact activity without the risk of heavy lifting or jumping. By creating brief but adequate force on your musculoskeletal system through 4 different exercises, bioDensity triggers the body’s ability to build and maintain its own bone structure. Once-weekly, bioDensity sessions are shown to improve bone density to combat osteoporosis and osteopenia, as well as improve lipids and blood sugar (A1C) measurements in type 2 diabetics. Regular use of the bioDensity is clinically proven to can help those at risk for osteoporosis/osteopenia to improve bone density, and those with Type 2 diabetes to lower A1c to improve overall quality of life.
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Yes. The bioDensity device was designed to be a safe, effective and efficient way to increase bone density, or reduce blood sugar (A1C) measurements in type 2 diabetics. During a bioDensity session each participant is positioned in the strongest biomechanical position to allow users to produce their maximal force. This ensures that the body can safely withstand the load that is being provided in the activity. The machine is self-loaded so each person dictates the force that is applied. With nearly 1,000,000 sessions completed worldwide, bioDensity is proven safe and effective.
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Your initial bioDensity session will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. The session can be completed in street clothes (flat soled shoes are recommended). Subsequent sessions are typically shorter in duration.
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Unlike conventional strength training, bioDensity is focused on maximal loading of bones. It is only performed in the position where you are strongest because it's the amount of the load, not the length of time, that triggers the natural bone building process. All bioDensity studies were performed in this way; just 5 seconds per exercise, once per week.
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When completing the four movements in bioDensity you will be required to produce maximal force for 5 seconds. The force would be similar in nature to pushing or lifting an object of significant weight and size in four different directions: (1) forward using your hands; (2) forward using your feet; (3) upward using your knees and (4) upward using your arms and legs together. After completing a bioDensity session you may feel like you've completed physical work. You will feel warm from increased blood circulation and from work completed by the muscles. Within 24 hours you may feel muscular fatigue but not likely to feel soreness. Users often comment on their improved mood and confidence as a result of their documented success. Because the movements only require five (5) seconds of maximal work your body will not produce the by-products which cause muscle soreness.
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The bioDensity report is a visual representation of your force production improvement reached during each bioDensity session. In each of the 4 graphs you will see your baseline reading, along with the last 14 sessions you recorded. The report also documents your all-time increase in force production as a percentage.
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Biodensity therapy has been supported by clinical research across various publications. Studies such as:
“Effects of high-intensity resistance training on bone density in older women" (Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 2013)
"The impact of resistance training on bone density in postmenopausal women" (Osteoporosis International, 2016) demonstrate its positive effects on bone health.
Research in the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (2018) shows that high-intensity resistance exercise improves muscle strength and reduces fall risk in older adults.
Clinical evidence in the International Journal of Sports Medicine (2015) also supports its efficacy in enhancing joint function for arthritis patients.
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (2014) discussed findings on on Bone development and loss in men. Bone Renewal through the remodeling cycle. Osteoporosis in Men: Why Change Needs to Happen
Finally, a study in The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2019) confirms the therapy’s role in promoting functional recovery post-injury. These sources underscore the growing body of evidence supporting bioDensity therapy for musculoskeletal health.
These studies add to the growing body of evidence supporting the effectiveness of bioDensity therapy in improving musculoskeletal health, bone density, and overall physical function across various populations.
For further information, contact Chicago bioDensity, at: (312) 283-2650.
