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SC Joint & why it matters

It's easy to get fixated on the scapulae when working with Pilates clients. Melanie advises Pilates and movement ...

Arthritis & Hands

Arthritic fingers leading to ulnar drift makes it harder to produce a powerful grasp.  Melanie Byford-Young and guest ...

Anterior Femoral Head Syndrome

When Anterior Femoral Head Syndrome is present, it can relate to a thoracic alignment issue or pelvis twist, ...

A New Spin on Gluteals

Put a new spin on great pelvic control and balance with this Melanie Byford-Young tip for high level ...

Spot the Difference | Side Kick Kneeling

Side Kick Kneeling is a challenging advanced level STOTT PILATES mat exercise that targets the hip extensors and ...

Arthritis & Knees

Asymmetrical dysfunctions in the body can be caused by a number of conditions.  Today Melanie Byford-Young takes a ...

Pilates Injury Management—Quadratus Lumborum

Pilates instructors have a very important and distinctive role in the rehabilitative process. The principles of injury management ...

Hip Replacement & Restoring Balance in Hip Extension

Often therapists spend time focused on strength and range of motion post hip replacement, but quick reaction time, ...

PNWP’s Top Five Reasons for STOTT PILATES®

  The benefits of Pilates have been cited for years—improved flexibility, increased core strength and better posture lead ...

Therapeutic Exercise Vs. Skill Acquisition

Successfully bridge the gap between therapeutic exercises and skill acquisition with confidence as Melanie Byford-Young progresses through the ...

Are your Hamstrings Really Tight?

Melanie Byford-Young debunks the tight hamstring myth and shares Andry Vleeming’s work on forces in fascial transmission of ...

Exclusive Train-to-Teach Program Inspires Pilates Students in Training

The science of Pilates is learned in the classroom, but the art of teaching is revealed only when ...

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