by Michael Dermansky | Jun 3, 2026 | Confident Body Podcasts, Connor Sjogren, Michael Dermansky
Summary: This week on The Confident Body Show, Michael Dermansky is joined by Connor Sjogren to explore one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare: back pain. Together, they unpack why back pain occurs, the most common conditions affecting the lower back,...
by Michael Dermansky | May 29, 2026 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
There are a few simple benchmarks you can use to get a sense of your overall fitness after 50. These aren’t strict tests, but they are backed by strong research and are closely linked to long-term health, independence, and overall quality of life as we age. Being able...
by Michael Dermansky | May 25, 2026 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
The thought of knee surgery is a scary one, considering the most common and most appropriate surgery for knee arthritis is a total knee replacement. This is a big operation with considerable recovery time. However, there are a few very specific steps you can take to...
by Michael Dermansky | May 19, 2026 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
Why your X-ray doesn’t tell the whole story When an X-ray shows signs of arthritis, it is easy for a doctor to say, “You have arthritis, and that is the cause of your pain.” However, without a deeper examination, that is rarely the full story. There have been...
by Michael Dermansky | May 10, 2026 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
Just diagnosed with arthritis? Or recently told you’re “bone on bone”? This presentation by MD Health senior physiotherapist and managing director Michael Dermansky and registered nutritionist Tracy Davis breaks down what people with arthritis actually need to know,...
