by Michael Dermansky | Aug 22, 2015 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
Our feet are our main mode of transport, carrying us on a journey of 128,000 kilometres in a lifetime – a distance equivalent to three times around the world! Ankle joints and feet are the link between your body and the ground. The tips below are to help you...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 22, 2015 | Injury and Pain Relief
There are two main types of knee injuries: Acute injuries, which result from a sudden trauma, such as an awkward fall, collision or twist of the knee joint, and overuse injuries, which result from continuous activity or overload, such as running, jumping and cycling....
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 22, 2015 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
As the neck is so mobile and balances a heavy head on top of it, it can be easily strained. The most common causes of neck pain include: Injury, resulting from motor vehicle, sports or occupational accidents. Examples include ‘whiplash’ and muscle strains....
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 22, 2015 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
As a large proportion of life is spent at work, the tips below are to help you move well, stay well and assist in preventing back pain in the workplace. Lifting Prior to any lift ask yourself if there is an easier way to do this. Could I use a crane, forklift,...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 13, 2015 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
Why We Need Strong Buttocks to Prevent and Fix Back Pain The gluteals (buttocks muscles) are a very important muscle group; they serve many functions in the stability of the lower back and pelvis. However, nowadays we spend more time sitting on our buttocks than...