Research indicates that female ballet dancers are susceptible to injuries at a young age. Yet, early assessment techniques and principles—followed by Pilates exercise— may provide valuable insight, alert dance teachers … Read more
Tips For Teachers
There’s an art to observation. PNWP education students often ask how to see something that is not immediately obvious. It isn’t magic. It takes practice and experience. It also helps … Read more
Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints, but it’s far from simple. According to recent research, movement instructors and therapists are encouraged to rethink their approach, moving … Read more
Using the Pilates Stability Chair as a tool to retrain, re-balance and coordinate the muscles around the hip and trunk, Melanie advises to add lateral hip exercises to help eliminate … Read more
Getting ready to run a marathon, purchase a ski pass for the winter season, or join in the Portland Bridge Pedal? The STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard™ is a Reformer accessory … Read more
Melanie provides great tips, cues and insight as to how to strengthen the torso and cervical spine in multi-planar and multi-loaded ways using the Split Pedal Stability Chair.
Strength and endurance of deep core muscles are key to a healthy neck especially in conjunction with arm movement. Melanie shows how you can regress and progress prone extension exercises … Read more
The Clam is an excellent exercise…when executed well. Here, Melanie explains why she often uses a stability ball to facilitate movement, and what to look for and avoid. … Read more