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Thoughts and tips about the world of Pilates, from the experts at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Hand Function and Grasp Using Toning Balls
Can you grasp this? A good hand grip is extremely important for everyday tasks. Melanie shows a simple exercise to … Read more
Mythbuster: Core Training or Strength Training
Core Training or Strength Training? Melanie Byford-Young reveals the secret to focusing on both of these fitness aspects and demonstrates … Read more
Restore the Capacity to Sit: Adjust and Refine
Using the Haloยฎ Trainer, Melanie Byford-Young takes us through a series of small microadjustments and how to refine and tune … Read more
Restore the Capacity to Sit: Arms
Sitting is all about ease and this is especially true when reaching the arms away from the torso. Melanie Byford-Young … Read more
Restore the Capacity to Sit: Hips
Hip, Hip, Hurrah. Today is all about tips for the hips in restoring the capacity to sit well.
Restore the Capacity to Sit Intro
What does it take to sit well? Our new monthly series breaks down the ways we can restore the capacity … Read more
Restore the Capacity to Sit: Thoracic Control
Ah, that’s better. Melanie Byford-Young assists gueststar, Karen Shomaker in restoring the capacity to sit better by taking special care … Read more