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19 Feb 2019

Advocating for Yourself with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones)

by iamtonyjacobsen | posted in: Advice, Advocacy, Disability, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, O.I. Life, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Video | 366

At one point or another in life, when you live with Osteogenesis Imperfecta– or any disability for that matter –you will need to advocate for yourself in life. Speaking up and asking the right questions to get the answers and … Continued

11 Feb 2019

Is Chiropractic Care Good for Someone With Brittle Bones? (Osteogenesis Imperfecta)

by iamtonyjacobsen | posted in: Advice, Disability, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Video | 11,996

Having brittle or fragile bones, of course, you may not think that seeing a Chiropractor would make any logical sense! I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Type 1) – aka Brittle Bones – and I love my chiropractor! Is it really good … Continued

21 Jan 2019

‘Glass’ Movie Review by a Guy with Brittle Bones!

by iamtonyjacobsen | posted in: Advice, Disability, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Video | 17,335

Here we go. Since I actually have Osteogenesis Imperfecta (O.I.) aka Brittle Bones Disease, I had to see ‘Glass’ and I have an opinion about it.

4 Jan 2019

Hiking with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones)

by iamtonyjacobsen | posted in: Advice, Disability, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Video | 395

If you live with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (O.I.) as I do, I have Type 1, you may feel you can’t get out and go hiking! Well, check this out!

27 Dec 2018

Osteogenesis Imperfecta + Wheelchair Tennis = Alan and Andrew Lee

by iamtonyjacobsen | posted in: Advice, Disability, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Video | 20,597

O.I. and wheelchair tennis mix well in the world for fellow O.I.ers, and father and son, Alan and Andrew Lee!

20 Dec 2018

Osteogenesis Imperfecta + Martial Arts = Gunner Albitre

by iamtonyjacobsen | posted in: Advice, Disability, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Video | 267

Karate Kid ain’t got nothin’ on my man, Gunner Albitre! He mixes up O.I. with martial arts and comes out on top!

13 Dec 2018

Osteogenesis Imperfecta + Orange Theory = Jazmin Reano

by iamtonyjacobsen | posted in: Advice, Disability, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Video | 2,693

You know what you get if you add Osteogenesis Imperfecta to Orange Theory? Answer: Jazmin Reano!

21 Jun 2017

Breaking Barriers, Not Bones – My Motto For Osteogenesis Imperfecta

by iamtonyjacobsen | posted in: Advice, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Personal Training, Training | 4

I am frequently asked about my technique for working with people who have Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Luckily, since I have O.I. Type 1, I’m well-versed in what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle with the disorder.

24 Oct 2016

DMD Fit For Life Podcast Episode 8 [Video/Audio]

by Tony Jacobsen | posted in: Advice, Audio, DMD Fit For Life Podcast, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Personal Training, Podcast, Social, Training, Video | 7

NEW EPISODE of the DMD Fit For Life Podcast! In this episode, I have Part 2 of my interview with adaptive athlete, CrossFitter, and all-around powerhouse, Mia Ives-Rublee.

8 Sep 2016

DMD Fit For Life Podcast Episode 7 [Video/Audio]

NEW EPISODE of the DMD Fit For Life Podcast! In this episode, I interview adaptive athlete, CrossFitter, and all-around powerhouse, Mia Ives-Rublee.