by Michael Dermansky | Oct 10, 2024 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
You’ve probably come across the term “upper cross syndrome” in articles and blogs as a cause of neck and upper back pain. But here’s the thing—it’s not technically a diagnosis or syndrome. Instead, it refers to a rounded upper back and forward head...
by Will Ryan | Oct 4, 2024 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, William Ryan
Have you ever been told you need “rehab” for an injury and wondered what your treating practitioner means by that? Rehab essentially allows an injury to settle down and go through its natural recovery process, all while maintaining your normal conditioning and...
by Michael Dermansky | Sep 25, 2024 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
Pilates continues to grow in popularity as a highly effective form of resistance-based exercise, helping to improve core stability, muscle tone, and balance. After teaching Clinical Pilates for over 20 years, I’ve seen that a supervised Pilates program offers...
by Adriane Ward | Sep 19, 2024 | Adriane Ward, Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens and brittles bones, making them more prone to fractures. Over time, the bones lose density and develop porous structures, which lead to easier breaks. Normally, our bodies continuously absorb and replace bone tissue. However,...
by Michael Dermansky | Sep 13, 2024 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
With the rise in popularity of Pilates and Yoga — thanks to their proven effectiveness and celebrities jumping on the bandwagon faster than they can launch a new activewear line — how do you know if the studio you’d like to attend is truly first-rate and meets...
by Adriane Ward | Sep 4, 2024 | Adriane Ward, Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
It’s common to be asked questions like, “What surgery can be done for this?” or “Would surgery be a better option?” The answer can be complex and depends on several factors. While surgery is often the best course of action in many cases,...
