Arthritis & Knees
Asymmetrical dysfunctions in the body can be caused by a number of conditions. Today Melanie Byford-Young takes a case-study approach with guest star client, Mary, who suffers … 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 the STOTT PILATES® Injuries and Special Populations … 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 preparing the body for multiple loading techniques … 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 of convincing buzzwords used to get any … 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 optimal hip extension in this episode. Clients … 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 line. Feel the differences of tension in … Read more
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 the opportunity to teach. Every student training … Read more
Therapeutic Pilates | Scapular Winging
Slowly and progressively retrain the motor control of altered shoulder mechanics and the eccentric winging of the scapulae. Master Instructor, Melanie Byford-Young looks closely at what causes … Read more
Travel Tips to Keep a Pilates Body
Tricks for Surviving an 18-inch Airline Seat After a year of being cooped-up, I dream about travel to faraway places, meeting new people and soaking … Read more
PNWP Mask Guidelines | May 2021
Below are our guidelines required for an individual to remove their mask in the studio: 1. Show proof vaccination. a. Bring a copy of your vaccination card … Read more
We’re Hiring: Experienced Pilates Instructor
Pacific Northwest Pilates (PNWP) is Portland’s premier Pilates studio and licensed STOTT PILATES® education center for top-level fitness training. We have immediate openings for qualified Pilates Instructors. … Read more
Therapeutic Pilates | The Clavicle
Give it up for the clavicle, the beautiful S-shaped bone that mirrors the ribcage and allows for a large range of motion upper thoracic motion. Melanie Byford-Young … Read more
