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Thoughts and tips about the world of Pilates, from the experts at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon
The Gift of Great Glutes
Now here is a gift that keeps on giving. Great, glorious, glutes! Melanie gives an overview of glute anatomy and … Read more
Ski Conditioning with Arc Barrel and Spine Corrector
Hit the slopes now that the snow is falling. Melanie Byford-Young is freestyling in the studio today with two equipment … Read more
Fall Prevention for Unpredictable Surfaces
Easy does it. Slippery surfaces are cause for caution as we head into the winter season. Steady and strengthen your … Read more
What We Can Learn: Sleeper
Sleeper takes center stage as Melanie discusses hip mechanics in all three foot positions.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more