Your Onero Starting Point: The Initial Assessment

So, you’ve decided to take control of your bone health with the Onero program. You might be feeling eager to jump into a class and start building strength right away. But before you do, your journey begins with what is arguably the single most important session you will have: your private, one-on-one Initial Assessment.

This first session is the cornerstone of your entire Onero journey. It’s where we lay the foundation for your safety, build your confidence, and create a personalised roadmap to ensure you get the best possible results.

Why a Private Session First?

The Onero program is a clinical intervention, not a generic gym class. To be effective and, most importantly, safe, it must be tailored to you as an individual. This initial assessment is our opportunity to understand your unique body, your health history, and your personal goals before you begin exercising in a group setting.

What We Cover in Your Assessment

Your Initial Assessment at Activate Physiotherapy is a comprehensive, 60-minute session where we focus entirely on you. Here’s what you can expect:

• A Deep Dive into Your Health We’ll start by discussing the details of your medical history. This includes your osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis, recent DEXA scan results, and any other health conditions or co-morbidities you may have, such as an arthritic knee, a sore shoulder, or back pain. This ensures we can adapt the program perfectly to your needs.
• Establishing Your Baseline To track your progress effectively, we need to know your starting point. We will guide you through a series of simple, functional tests to measure your current strength, mobility, and balance. This data is not only vital for us to assess your progress, but it also contributes to the global research program at The Bone Clinic, helping to track the real-world effectiveness of Onero.
• Mastering the Fundamentals This is where we build your confidence. We will personally teach you the foundational movements of the Onero program, such as the squat. The focus here is entirely on correct technique and form, using little to no weight. We ensure you understand how the movements should feel so you can walk into your first class feeling prepared and capable.
• Setting Your Personal Goals What does a stronger, healthier you look like? Do you want to be able to lift your groceries or your grandchildren with ease? Feel more stable and confident walking on uneven ground? Or simply to see improvements on your next bone scan? We’ll discuss what matters most to you, so we can align your training with your personal life goals.

By the end of your Initial Assessment, you will leave with a clear plan and with a newfound sense of empowerment. You will be informed and fully prepared to begin your Onero journey toward stronger bones.