What We Can Learn: Single Leg Stretch
Using Single Leg Stretch as an example, Melanie challenges instructors to look at what we can learn and assess from movement patterns—both optimal and non-optimal.
Q&A: Active Aging and Fall Prevention
Fall prevention is key to a healthy life in active aging stages. What kinds of programming can you do in studio and at home with your active… Read more about Q&A: Active Aging and Fall Prevention
Q&A: How to Restore Internal Rotation of the Hip
Fine-tune your walking and running stride. Melanie responds to a question on strengthening the internal rotators of the hip.
Q&A: Neck Pain and Scapular Placement
Even Seymour needs some balls for this one as Melanie Byford-Young gives helpful resets for re-educating the neck and shoulder girdle.
Q&A: Nutation and Counternutation
Nutated or not, Melanie Byford-Young is here to explain nutation and counternutation of the pelvis.
Q&A: Nutation and Counternutation on the Weight-Bearing Leg
Back for round two of nutation and counternutation in the pelvis where Melanie takes a look at the weight-bearing leg and what you might notice when these… Read more about Q&A: Nutation and Counternutation on the Weight-Bearing Leg
Q&A: Overactive SCM and Scalenes
Hold onto your head. Melanie Byford-Young takes us through the steps to offload overactive SCM and scalenes and restore local control once again. Additional questions? Please share… Read more about Q&A: Overactive SCM and Scalenes
Q&A: Fascia and How to Change It
Conference participants asked us a myriad of questions following our spring conference. Melanie Byford-Young takes a moment to answer a question surrounding the topic of fascia and… Read more about Q&A: Fascia and How to Change It
Q&A: Parkinson’s Tips and Resources
Recently, we were asked to provide tips and resources for instructors who work with clientele affected by Parkinson’s. Research shows that using different parts of the brain… Read more about Q&A: Parkinson’s Tips and Resources
High and Low Spring Resistance in Sidebending
Time to spring ahead! Today Melanie takes a look at why you might use high or low spring resistance with a client in side-bending.
Spondylolisthesis and Using a Flexband for Input
When managing spondylolisthesis, it is important to protect the vulnerable segment in the spine. Melanie Byford-Young shows how to use a flexband for giving a client with… Read more about Spondylolisthesis and Using a Flexband for Input
Scapular Response in Breaststroke Prep
Spotlights are on the scapulae. Should the scapulae initiate movement or follow thoracic movement during breaststroke prep? Melanie Byford-Young presents the answer to a recent question discussed… Read more about Scapular Response in Breaststroke Prep