Shoulder Joint Instability

By Leslie Braverman | March 16, 2022

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

By Leslie Braverman | February 14, 2022

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

By Leslie Braverman | January 17, 2022

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

By Leslie Braverman | December 16, 2021

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

By Leslie Braverman | November 18, 2021

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

By Leslie Braverman | October 24, 2021

Side Kick Kneeling is a challenging advanced level STOTT PILATES mat exercise that targets the hip extensors and flexors on … Read more

Arthritis & Knees

By Leslie Braverman | October 21, 2021

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

By Leslie Braverman | September 22, 2021

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