I help women over 50 exercise to prevent unnecessary bone loss, prevent falls that fracture, and stay fearlessly active with their friends and families for years to come.
My experience at Dexafit - 🚨that scan wasn't what I was expecting
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Hi Reader, Have you ever seen ads for Dexafit DEXA scans and wondered what you would find out? I did—so I went and tried it myself. What I discovered is worth sharing with all of you, so I wrote it all up in my latest blog post! 📢 In my blog post, I break down: 👉 Read the full post here: DEXA Scan at Dexafit vs. Medical DEXA: What You Need to Know for Bone Health​ 💪 Want to take action on your bone health?​ 📅 The next Strong Women, Strong Bones Jumpstart program is in the works (I just finished the first one of 2025 - wow, those women got it done!). Get on the waitlist now so you don’t miss your chance to join the next time around: 💡 Bonus: While you’re on my blog, use the search bar to explore other bone health topics I’ve covered. I do my best to answer the questions you ask. Stay strong and thanks for being here, P.S. I am a physical therapist with a huge interest in politics. My undergraduate degree was actually in History and Political Science. Random trivia - I spent the summer before my senior year of college in London studying Criminal Justice. Here are a few links to help you get active with your representatives. Write, call, email, whatever works for you. Click here to find your state representative ​ The information provided is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical or physical therapy advice to any individual. Please consult with your physician before starting any new exercise program. Any exercise has the potential to cause injury or physical problems. |
Hi! I'm a Andrea Trombley PT, DPT
I help women over 50 exercise to prevent unnecessary bone loss, prevent falls that fracture, and stay fearlessly active with their friends and families for years to come.
Hi Reader, Last week, I had a cortisone shot in my left thumb CMC joint (the small joint at the base of the thumb). It's used in daily activities like opening jars and closing resealable bags (the worst), tying shoes, and holding a golf club. If you have arthritis in this joint, you know exactly what I am talking about. The pain had become hard to ignore, especially as I spent more time at the driving range⛳. After breaking my wrist last summer, follow-up X-rays confirmed what I already...
Hi Reader, Welcome to July Strong Women! Things around here are shifting with my husband newly retired,— I’ve been reflecting on what consistency looks like this season. Whether you’ve recently retired, work part-time, volunteer, or are navigating the quiet of an empty nest, this thought might sound familiar: "Now that I have more time, how do I actually stay consistent with exercise?" It might sound ironic, but having more flexibility can actually make it harder to build and stick to a...
Hi Reader, If you are new here, welcome! Last week, I sent an email with the results of my DEXA scan T-scores . This week, I want to take a closer look at another part of the report. It may be part of your DEXA report as well. Let's look at and interpret the TBS scores. What is TBS?TBS stands for trabecular bone score. It is a way to assess the quality of your bone structure, not just the density. The T-score tells us about the density of our bone, but the TBS numbers provide insight into the...