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,...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 29, 2024 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
What’s the benefit of choosing an exercise physiologist, physiotherapist, or osteopath over a general Pilates instructor for your exercise programme? Here’s why: The benefit of working with an Exercise Physiologist (or other health professional) lies in their...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 20, 2024 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
Although Joseph Pilates began developing his Pilates method in the 1940s, it has surged in popularity over the last two decades. From your favourite Hollywood stars to super mums juggling a thousand things, and even sprightly seniors showing arthritis who’s boss,...
by Michael Dermansky | Aug 13, 2024 | Article, Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
With over two decades of experience teaching Clinical Pilates, I once believed that Reformer Pilates alone could sufficiently build muscle strength. However, many clients struggled to utilise the Pilates reformer at its highest spring levels. This indicated room for...