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Popular workshops with
Melanie Byford-Young



Melanie Byford-Young (right) is a co-founder of Pacific NW Pilates and a Master Instructor Trainer of Rehabilitation for STOTT PILATES.

Melanie Byford-Young, co-owner of Pacific NW Pilates, helped to revamp the entire internationally based STOTT PILATES Rehabilitation Program in 2007, developing a new instructor curriculum and training materials. You can read Melanie’s full bio here.

Melanie teaches the STOTT PILATES Injuries and Special Populations course and all of the Rehabilitation courses at Pacific NW Pilates. She has also created a series of specialty workshops that are designed to deepen an instructor’s understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, understanding the mechanisms of injury, visual assessment skills, problem solving skills and practical approaches to resolving injury through exercise. Many of these workshops are approved for STOTT PILATES continuing education credits.

Following is a list of those specialty workshops, some of which are already scheduled at Pacific NW Pilates. Or you can bring Melanie to your facility to teach a workshop through our off-site hosting program! For more information, contact us at 503-292-4409 or certification@pacificnwpilates.com.

Neck & Upper Extremity Series
with Melanie Byford-Young

This intensive weekend series is designed to give instructors practical and theoretical knowledge of the mechanics of the neck and upper extremity. All four sections are designed to build upon each other giving participants a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the neck and upper extremity in functional movements and client conditions. These workshops are intended for certified pilates instructors with teaching experience.
Take all four Neck & Upper Extremity workshops for only $500!*
*Priority enrollment will be reserved for individuals wishing to participate in all four workshops until May 14, 2010. After that date, enrollment will also be opened to participants wishing to partake in individual workshops.

WORKSHOP | LOCATION | DATE | TIME | CEC VALUE | COST
Advanced Cervical Spine Stabilization
  

Pacific NW Pilates
Portland

   09/17/2010   2:00pm-
6:00pm		   .2  
$165

This four hour practical workshop is designed to give participants an in-depth understanding of the bones, articulations, muscular forces and biomechanics of the cervical spine. Participants will develop the logic and problem solving skills to effectively use props and modifications for safely teaching clients with cervical spine issues.

WORKSHOP | LOCATION | DATE | TIME | CEC VALUE | COST
STOTT PILATES® The Shoulder Girdle: Stability & Function
  

Pacific NW Pilates
Portland

   09/18/2010   10:00am-
1:00pm		   .3  
$125

Explore the anatomy and biomechanics involved in the normal healthy functioning of the shoulder girdle and discuss some of the interruptions that can occur and exercise progressions to restore optimal function in this lecture/demo. First, the available ROM and typical movement patterns of the shoulder girdle are broken down analyzing scapular movement, humeral movement and relevant muscular action. Next, address some common abnormal or dysfunctional movement patterns. And finally, discover exercise progressions to rebuild normal muscle action and movement patterning as well as shoulder girdle exercises that can challenge and prepare for specific activities and enhance performance.

 

WORKSHOP | LOCATION | DATE | TIME | CEC VALUE | COST
Advanced Postural Analysis
  

Pacific NW Pilates
Portland

   09/18/2010   2:30pm-
5:30pm		   .2  
$165

This three hour lecture demonstration workshop will help participants develop a greater depth of understanding of the information that can be learned from a postural analysis and specifically how it pertains to the shoulder and cervical spine. We will go beyond the basics and examine the interconnections between the regions of the body. Specific pilates exercises and programming pertaining to the findings will be discussed throughout the workshop. Participants must have taken an essential level anatomy and postural analysis prior to enrollment.


WORKSHOP | LOCATION | DATE | TIME | CEC VALUE | COST
Plyometrics, Punching and Return to Sport
  

Pacific NW Pilates
Portland

   09/19/2010   10:00am-
2:00pm		   .2  
$165

Finally, challenge yourself and your clients with plyometric and proprioceptive exercises for  return to sport and functional activity. In this workshop, we will look at the kinematics of throwing and overhead activities and use exercise progressions to develop upper body strength, mobility and control.

Lower Extremity Series

This intensive weekend series is designed to give instructors practical and theoretical knowledge of the mechanics of the lower extremity and proficiency in analyzing gait patterns. All four sections are designed to build upon each other giving participants a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive  understanding of the lower extremity in functional movements and client conditions.

Foot, Knee, Calf

This four hour practical workshop is designed to give participants an in-depth understanding of the bones, articulations and muscular forces acting across the foot and ankle. We will discuss the biomechanics of the foot and ankle and then evaluate normal and abnormal movement patterns. Finally, the workshop will explore how pilates exercises can be used to recognize and address foot and ankle issues.
Fees
See Hosting Fees page for more information.

Knee, Hip

This three hour workshop will focus on the biomechanics of the hip and knee and how they inter-relate with each other. After a brief anatomy review, participants will learn proper axes of movement and joint mechanics, muscle recruitment patterns and how improper mechanics create specific symptoms. All this information will be applied to working with a client in a pilates setting.

Fees
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Gait analysis

This seven hour workshop is divided in two parts. It is highly recommended that both parts be presented together, although the Gait Analysis workshop can be presented as a single workshop. The three hour gait analysis workshop will look at the theory and mechanics involved in gait and running. There will be a formal presentation describing the inter-relationship of the joints and muscles of the lower extremity and spine during gait. Participants will learn the range of motion, strength, and timing of normal gait patterns, as well as discover how gait pattern will be altered by common malalignment and mobility problems. Participants will learn to use gait observation to assist with pilates programming and for assessing the effectiveness of pilates sessions. Anatomy and pilates experience required.

Fees
See Hosting Fees page for more information.

Gait Assessment

During the four hour Gait Assessment workshop, participants will practice gait analysis by looking at video clips and assessing individuals in real time. Based on observations, participants will challenge their problem solving skills to determine the causes of gait abnormalities, and pilates programming skills to address each issues. Anatomy and pilates experience required.

Fees
See Hosting Fees page for more information.

Understanding the Anatomy & Biomechanics of the Foot & Lower Leg

This three hour practical workshop is designed to give participants an in-depth understanding of the bones, articulations and muscular forces acting across the foot and ankle. We will discuss the biomechanics of the foot and ankle and then evaluate normal abnormal movement patterns. Finally, the workshop will explore how pilates exercises can be used to recognize and address foot and ankle issues. Anatomy and pilates experience required, ISP recommended.

Fees
See Hosting Fees page for more information.

Knee Stability and Function

This workshop was designed by Melanie Byford-Young for STOTT PILATES in 2007. Presented in a lecture/demo format, it explores the anatomy and biomechanics involved in normal healthy functioning of the knee. Participants will learn about some of the interruptions that can occur and the exercises that can help restore healthy function. It also covers exercise progressions that rebuild normal muscle action and optimal movement patterning.

Learning Objectives

Fees

Pilates for Dancers

This three hour workshop is designed to help pilates instructors understand how to effectively work with elite dancers. We shall discuss the functional requirements for dancing in terms of strength, mobility, fluidity, and control. Participants will learn about common injuries, how prevent them, and special considerations during rehabilitation. Particular emphasis will be placed on programming pilates for dancers.

Fees

Understanding the Role of Pilates
and Breast Cancer and Lymphedema

This workshop was designed by Melanie Byford-Young for STOTT PILATES in 2006. This is a three-hour lecture and problem-solving workshop covering etiology, trends in breast cancer treatment, surgical interventions, therapeutic exercise, case studies, indications and contraindications involved with this population.

Schedule

October 25, 2008 at Pacific NW Pilates (see workshop schedule for specifics),
or schedule this workshop to be presented at your own facility.

Learning Objectives

Fees

Matwork for Breast Cancer Rehab

More women will survive breast cancer today than ever before. These women will be encouraged to seek out fitness programs to assist in their recovery and give them the strength and endurance needed to resume an active lifestyle. This workshop will discuss various types of treatments including surgeries and reconstruction and the exercise requirements for each.

The program includes Matwork exercises focused on ROM for the entire shoulder girdle, establishing mobility, restoring posture, ensuring proper biomechanics and developing core and peripheral strength to address muscular imbalances created from surgery. Exercises will incorporate hand-held toning balls and a towel or small foam cushion to work on low-load strength and endurance.

Schedule

October 26, 2008 at Pacific NW Pilates (see workshop schedule for specifics), or schedule this workshop to be presented at your own facility.

Learning Objectives

Fees

The Shoulder Girdle:
Stability & Function

This lecture workshop will explore the anatomy and biomechanics involved in the normal, healthy functioning of the shoulder girdle, some of the interruptions that can occur to the ideal functioning of this area and exercise progressions to restore function, prepare for specific activities and enhance performance. First, the available movements and typical movement patterns of the shoulder girdle will be broken down analyzing scapular movement, humeral movement and relevant muscular action. Then, common abnormal or dysfunctional movement patterns will be addressed. Finally, exercise progressions that can be used to rebuild normal muscle action and movement patterning will be outlined, along with shoulder girdle exercises that can challenge and promote optimal performance.

Learning Objectives

Fees

Lumbo-Pelvic Region:
Stability & Function

This lecture will explore the anatomy and biomechanics involved in the normal healthy functioning of the lumbo-pelvic region, some of the interruptions that can occur to the ideal functioning of this area and exercise progressions to restore function, prepare for specific activities and enhance performance. First, the available movements and functioning of the lumbo-pelvic region will be explored considering the lumbar, the pelvis, the hip and surrounding musculature. Common abnormal or dysfunctional movement patterns and postures will be addressed. Finally, exercise progressions that can be used to rebuild normal muscle action and movement patterning will be outlined, as well as exercises that can challenge and promote optimal performance.

Learning Objectives

Fees

Anatomy Review

This lecture is a review for those who already have functional anatomy knowledge. Topics include: basic biomechanics (levers, effects of gravitational force, effects of muscle force), anatomical terminology, skeletal anatomy, actions at the joints, major muscle groups and the muscles’ origin insertion and action. Select exercises from the STOTT PILATES repertoire will also be broken down and analyzed with regards to functional anatomy at play. Participants will deepen their understanding of the body and enhance their teaching capabilities.

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STOTT PILATES Stabilization Principles

Discover the foundation of the STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire with this Stabilization Principles lecture/workshop. Explore the functional anatomy, reasoning and research behind the biomechanical and body awareness issues that set the STOTT PILATES method apart from other styles. These principles ensure that clients become more mindful and execute more control during exercises thus reaping the full benefits. Participants will cover specific anatomical reference points as well as cueing and visualization techniques to teach safely and effectively.

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