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

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.

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

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

Can you grasp this? A good hand grip is extremely important for everyday tasks. Melanie shows a simple exercise to restore neutral wrist positioning.

Core Training or Strength Training? Melanie Byford-Young reveals the secret to focusing on both of these fitness aspects and demonstrates how core use determines what muscles can … Read more

Using the Halo® Trainer, Melanie Byford-Young takes us through a series of small microadjustments and how to refine and tune the capacity to sit well.

Sitting is all about ease and this is especially true when reaching the arms away from the torso. Melanie Byford-Young demonstates a series of exercises that focus … Read more

Hip, Hip, Hurrah. Today is all about tips for the hips in restoring the capacity to sit well.

What does it take to sit well? Our new monthly series breaks down the ways we can restore the capacity to sit with optimal posture and easy … Read more

Ah, that’s better. Melanie Byford-Young assists gueststar, Karen Shomaker in restoring the capacity to sit better by taking special care of the thoracic region.

How do we use internal and external cues with clients? Research on returning to sport and reaquisition of skill suggests that internal cues work well, but then … Read more