Squish the what?! Melanie provides precautions, tips and her favorite exercise-of-choice to center the glenohumeral joint for clients with shoulder joint instability, a history of dislocations and/or pain, clicking and … Read more
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It’s easy to get fixated on the scapulae when working with Pilates clients. Melanie advises Pilates and movement professionals to look closely at the sternoclavicular (SC) joint too! … Read more
Arthritic fingers leading to ulnar drift makes it harder to produce a powerful grasp. Melanie Byford-Young and guest client, Mary, demonstrate spine stretch forward and a series to address varied … Read more
When Anterior Femoral Head Syndrome is present, it can relate to a thoracic alignment issue or pelvis twist, or even an overworking hamstring muscle. Melanie Byford-Young focuses on actively reseting … Read more
Put a new spin on great pelvic control and balance with this Melanie Byford-Young tip for high level clients. Ready those deep rotators, glutes, and abdominals for an intense challenge. … Read more
Side Kick Kneeling is a challenging advanced level STOTT PILATES mat exercise that targets the hip extensors and flexors on one leg while stabilizing the trunk and hip on the … Read more
Asymmetrical dysfunctions in the body can be caused by a number of conditions. Today Melanie Byford-Young takes a case-study approach with guest star client, Mary, who suffers from arthritis in … Read more
Pilates instructors have a very important and distinctive role in the rehabilitative process. The principles of injury management provided in the STOTT PILATES® Injuries and Special Populations course remind us … Read more