by MD Health | Jul 23, 2025 | Alison Leong, Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
Most people don’t think about their pelvic floor, until something goes wrong. But this hidden group of muscles plays a powerful role in your core strength, bladder control, and even your overall well-being. Whether you’re recovering from childbirth, noticing...
by MD Health | Jul 13, 2025 | Alison Leong, Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
When are the hamstrings most vulnerable to injury? Hamstrings are a hot-topic muscle group made up of three muscles: biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. These muscles are frequently injured, not just in elite athletes or contact sports, but...
by MD Health | Apr 17, 2024 | Alison Leong, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
You’re never too old for deadlifts – here’s why! Muscular strength and performance are vital to maintaining function and independence as we get older, supporting you to fulfil an active and social life. Muscle mass decreases by approximately 8% per year between...
by MD Health | Mar 26, 2024 | Alison Leong, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
Are deadlifts safe for your back? If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a deadlift a day keeps the back pain away! Lower back pain is a common presentation that is often influenced by a multitude of factors that fluctuate day to day. We know that things such...
