Q&A: Active Aging and Fall Prevention

November 10, 2018

Fall prevention is key to a healthy life in active aging stages. What kinds of programming can you do in studio and at home with your active … Read more

Q&A: How to Restore Internal Rotation of the Hip

November 10, 2018

Fine-tune your walking and running stride. Melanie responds to a question on strengthening the internal rotators of the hip.

Q&A: Neck Pain and Scapular Placement

November 10, 2018

Even Seymour needs some balls for this one as Melanie Byford-Young gives helpful resets for re-educating the neck and shoulder girdle.

Q&A: Nutation and Counternutation

November 10, 2018

Nutated or not, Melanie Byford-Young is here to explain nutation and counternutation of the pelvis.

Q&A: Nutation and Counternutation on the Weight-Bearing Leg

November 10, 2018

Back for round two of nutation and counternutation in the pelvis where Melanie takes a look at the weight-bearing leg and what you might notice when these … Read more

Q&A: Overactive SCM and Scalenes

November 10, 2018

Hold onto your head. Melanie Byford-Young takes us through the steps to offload overactive SCM and scalenes and restore local control once again. Additional questions? Please share … Read more

Q&A: Fascia and How to Change It

November 10, 2018

Conference participants asked us a myriad of questions following our spring conference. Melanie Byford-Young takes a moment to answer a question surrounding the topic of fascia and … Read more

Q&A: Parkinson’s Tips and Resources

November 10, 2018

Recently, we were asked to provide tips and resources for instructors who work with clientele affected by Parkinson’s. Research shows that using different parts of the brain … Read more

High and Low Spring Resistance in Sidebending

November 10, 2018

Time to spring ahead! Today Melanie takes a look at why you might use high or low spring resistance with a client in side-bending.

Spondylolisthesis and Using a Flexband for Input

November 10, 2018

When managing spondylolisthesis, it is important to protect the vulnerable segment in the spine. Melanie Byford-Young shows how to use a flexband for giving a client with … Read more

Scapular Response in Breaststroke Prep

November 10, 2018

Spotlights are on the scapulae. Should the scapulae initiate movement or follow thoracic movement during breaststroke prep? Melanie Byford-Young presents the answer to a recent question discussed … Read more

Hand Function and Grasp Using Toning Balls

November 10, 2018

Can you grasp this? A good hand grip is extremely important for everyday tasks. Melanie shows a simple exercise to restore neutral wrist positioning.