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The PNWP Blog
Thoughts and tips about the world of Pilates, from the experts at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 you receive … Read more
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Therapeutic Pilates | Scapular Winging
Slowly and progressively retrain the motor control of altered shoulder mechanics and the eccentric winging of the scapulae. Master Instructor, … Read more
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