Here are research studies related to what I am recommending in this video.

Bae S, Lee S, Park H, et al. Position Statement: Exercise Guidelines for Osteoporosis Management and Fall Prevention in Osteoporosis Patients. J Bone Metab. 2023;30(2):149-165. doi:10.11005/jbm.2023.30.2.149. 

Brooke-Wavell K, Skelton DA, Barker KL, et al. Strong, steady and straight: UK consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis. Br J Sports Med. 2022;56(15):837-846. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2021-104634. 

Zhao F, et al. Optimal resistance training parameters for improving bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis. [Journal/Source as indexed in PMC]. 2025. 

Florence GE, Oosthuyse T, Bosch AN. Skeletal site-specific effects of jump training on bone mineral density in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Sports Sci. 2023;41(23):2063-2076. doi:10.1080/02640414.2024.2312052. 

Watson SL, Weeks BK, Weis LJ, Harding AT, Horan SA, Beck BR. High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: The LIFTMOR Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Miner Res. 2018;33(2):211-220. doi:10.1002/jbmr.3284. 

Xiaoya L, et al. Effect of different types of exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a network meta-analysis. Sci Rep. 2025.

Linda Bonney Bostrom Thank you for watching the live session and for this amazing feedback! I agree with so much of what you said and really appreciate that you recommend my book to clients. I love the way you think about your yoga practice and instruction. Helping people become more aware of their body and their overall movement system is one of the most important things we can do in terms of treating pain, reducing injury risk and promoting overall health. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts!

That makes a lot of sense. If the knees are bent more, the stress will shift to the quads and the patellofemoral joint, which will cause knee discomfort in many people. The knees need to be extended more to target the glutes and hamstrings. 

I can understand how performing this exercise might be challenging in a yoga class when you might not have access to resistance bands. Even though performing it without a band will have less of a strengthening effect, it would still be helpful from an awareness standpoint. I love that you are thinking about incorporating exercises like this lateral squat walk in your yoga classes!

Sounds great!

Hi Dana, yes, this program would help with intersection syndrome as well. You might also want to incorporate the exercises in my video below as well. 

https://youtu.be/Hm0uVjHaXGk?si=g28389hV2QXHoXyO

Sure thing! I’m glad it was helpful.

Sure thing! 👍

You’re welcome!

I couldn’t agree more! Merry Christmas, Anagha!