Dr. Lisa Moore, DPT

Dr. Lisa Moore, DPT Founder of Brick House Bones® | Physical Therapist | Osteoporosis Exercise Expert ✨ Subscribe to my FREE channel!! Available in the clinic or in your home.

I am a full service cash-based PT supporting all your rehab needs, for cancer rehab, lymphedema, osteoporosis prevention, balance rehab, total joint replacement, neck, spine, and chronic pain management. I cover the "pillars of wellness" "POW": Evidence based training on what to eat, how to move without pain, restorative sleep and stress reduction. This is integrative care for body and mind. Functional nutrition, mobility and strength, massage, meditation. Total wellness and healing.

**********If you have had breast cancer and are having ANY limitation in your strength, fatigue, numbness in your hands or feet, loss of mobility in your shoulder or arm, swelling or heaviness in your arm or breast, pain anywhere, stress, concern about loss of bone density, or questions about how to reduce your risk of recurrence; I've got you***********

For all those that have had PT before:
*If you have ever been cut off by your insurance, or felt dismissed by your therapist too soon because you still needed help to reach your goals; I've got you.
*If you know deep down that you can feel younger, healthier, and have less pain, but you just don't know how to get there; I've got you.
*If you tried PT in the past and it didn't help, they didn't listen to you, they pushed you too hard, or not hard enough; and they didn't tell you why and how your treatment could help; I've got you.
* If you have been frustrated that PT could only treat your one body part at a time, and not all of your concerns; I've got you.
*If you were treated by a different therapist every visit and you want more continuity in care; I've got you.
*If you know that you need the accountability of your PT to help you each week to keep your program fresh, make sure your are doing it right, and to progress you as you improve; I've got you.
*If you were ever shocked about the cost of your therapy, and surprised when you got a bill that was much more than expected; I've got you. Full transparency with cost always.

03/17/2026

This is one I obviously need to practice!!! 🤣
Would love to know if any of you can do it, if you can, post a video and tag me!

THIS is a vital part of training and often MISSING from most programs. It has always been part of the Brick House Bones ...
03/15/2026

THIS is a vital part of training and often MISSING from most programs. It has always been part of the Brick House Bones Method!

Power = Strength + Speed | Evidenced-Based Exercise for Osteoporosis // 🌟 Journey to Fracture-Proof: The Brick House Bones Blueprint to Taki...

You need intensity, but you are short on time. You have dumbbells and a step box. You just want to hit play and get the ...
03/13/2026

You need intensity, but you are short on time. You have dumbbells and a step box. You just want to hit play and get the work done and move on with your day. You are NOT a beginner. You want real strength for your body and bones.

Swimming vs Water Aerobics vs Resistance Training for Bone Density: The short answer from the research is: Swimming is g...
03/13/2026

Swimming vs Water Aerobics vs Resistance Training for Bone Density: The short answer from the research is: Swimming is great for fitness and joint health, and I often recommend it for people who are unable to do land based exercises, but they are not the most effective exercises for improving bone density.
1. Swimming
Swimming is excellent for cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance. However, because the body is supported by water, it produces very little mechanical loading on the skeleton, which is the key stimulus bones need to grow stronger.
Research consistently shows that swimmers often have similar bone density to sedentary people, and lower bone density than athletes in weight-bearing sports.
(Example: studies comparing swimmers to other athletes show higher bone density in non-aquatic sports such as volleyball or soccer.)
Some studies suggest long-term swimmers may have slightly better bone density than non-exercisers, but the effect is small and inconsistent.
Bottom line: Swimming is healthy, but by itself it is not considered an osteogenic (bone-building) exercise.

2. Water Aerobics / Aquatic Exercise
Water aerobics adds some resistance through water drag and muscle contractions. Research shows small improvements in bone density compared with doing nothing, particularly in older adults.
A 2023 systematic review found aquatic exercise produced modest improvements in spine and hip bone density compared with inactive control groups.
However, because buoyancy still reduces skeletal loading, the bone stimulus is much lower than land-based exercise.
Bottom line: Water aerobics may help maintain bone density and is a great option for people with pain or mobility limitations, but it is not as effective as weight-bearing training.

3. Resistance Training (Strength Training)
Resistance training provides direct mechanical loading on bones, which stimulates bone formation and improves bone strength.
Research reviews show progressive resistance training has significant site-specific effects on bone density, particularly in the hip and spine.
This type of loading is exactly what bones respond to through a process called mechanical adaptation (Wolff’s Law)

03/12/2026

Level 2! The intermediate program beyond beginner that everyone everyone’s been asking for. Coming soon! Very soon! Make sure you’re on my email list so you don’t miss it.
DrLisaMooreDPT.com

Address

7612 27th Street West, University Place
Tacoma, WA
98466

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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+12533654395

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https://strongbonespt.com/, https://drlisamooredpt.com/journey-to-fracture-proof

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