by Michael Dermansky | Aug 27, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy
Sacro Illiac Joint Pain SIJ Explained What is the Sacro Illiac Joint Pain (SIJ)? The SIJ is the joint between the lower segments of the spine, the sacrum, and the illium bone of the pelvis. The SIJ is given structural support by strong ligaments and muscular support...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 10, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Flexibility- Correct Stretching Techniques Benefits and Myths Flexibility refers to a joints ability to move through its full range of motion. Both muscles and ligaments, which attach around a joint, can influence a person’s ability to stretch into different...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 7, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Pregnancy
Workout Wednesday: Bridging Exercises This week Jack Hickey, Exercise Physiologist at MD Health, and Mark Charalambous, Physiotherapist at MD Health, demonstrate the correct technique for basic, intermediate and advanced bridging exercises. Bridging is a great way to...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 5, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
Functional Anatomy of the Hip Joint The hip joint is a very stable ball and socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis. The joint is enclosed by the acetabular labrum and joint capsule which increase joint stability. The main function...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 2, 2013 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
There often seems to be children who naturally have ‘it’ when it comes to sport but the truth is that most do not and it is something that can be trained. Many children loose interest and shy away from sports when they struggle to keep up or fit in. This can result in...