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Thoughts and tips about the world of Pilates, from the experts at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon
Shoulder Joint Instability
Squish the what?! Melanie provides precautions, tips and her favorite exercise-of-choice to center the glenohumeral joint for clients with shoulder … Read more
SC Joint & why it matters
It’s easy to get fixated on the scapulae when working with Pilates clients. Melanie advises Pilates and movement professionals to … Read more
Arthritis & Hands
Arthritic fingers leading to ulnar drift makes it harder to produce a powerful grasp. Melanie Byford-Young and guest client, Mary, … Read more
Anterior Femoral Head Syndrome
When Anterior Femoral Head Syndrome is present, it can relate to a thoracic alignment issue or pelvis twist, or even … Read more
A New Spin on Gluteals
Put a new spin on great pelvic control and balance with this Melanie Byford-Young tip for high level clients. Ready … Read more
Spot the Difference | Side Kick Kneeling
Side Kick Kneeling is a challenging advanced level STOTT PILATES mat exercise that targets the hip extensors and flexors on … Read more
Arthritis & Knees
Asymmetrical dysfunctions in the body can be caused by a number of conditions. Today Melanie Byford-Young takes a case-study approach … Read more
Pilates Injury Management—Quadratus Lumborum
Pilates instructors have a very important and distinctive role in the rehabilitative process. The principles of injury management provided in … Read more
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, alignment, and … Read more
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 the list … Read more
Therapeutic Exercise Vs. Skill Acquisition
Successfully bridge the gap between therapeutic exercises and skill acquisition with confidence as Melanie Byford-Young progresses through the phases of … Read more
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 the back … Read more