Osteogenic loading (OL) is a rehabilitative exercise method with the goal of improving

bone density Bone density, or bone mineral density, is the amount of bone mineral in bone tissue. The concept is of mass of mineral per volume of bone (relating to density in the physics sense), although clinically it is measured by proxy according to optic ...

and preventing bone fracture. This may be seen as brief, intensive, resistance exercise for bone health. Osteogenic loading is an outpatient therapy that typically, is used with ambulatory individuals who are able to engage in resistance exercise. Loading exercise for bone density preservation and improvement is supported by bone health societies and organizations, including the International Osteoporosis Foundation, the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the

National Osteoporosis Society The Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), formerly the National Osteoporosis Society, established in 1986, is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. It is based in Camerton, Somerse ...

of the United Kingdom, and the

World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution states its main objective as "the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of ...

. The basis of osteogenic loading stems from

Wolff's law Wolff's law, developed by the German anatomist and surgeon Julius Wolff (1836–1902) in the 19th century, states that bone in a healthy animal will adapt to the loads under which it is placed. If loading on a particular bone increases, the bon ...

, which shows that the force or loading on bone through its axis, can stimulate the bone's natural function of increasing in density. Further study has shown that greater loads on bone can stimulate a greater effect of the body to respond and increase the density of bone, and can show immediate effects in the body via blood testing showing bone turnover markers. Typically, this high level of loading on bone would be seen in high-impact activity that, given the risk of injury potential, is not practical for therapy.Verhoshanski, Y. (1968). Perspectives in the improvement of speed-strength of jumpers. Yessis Review of Soviet Physical Education and Sports, 3, 28-34

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Osteogenic Loading information from the Osteoporosis Institute
Osteology