Therapeutic Pilates

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates offers Therapeutic Pilates to treat spine and peripheral joint injuries. Utilizing their physical therapy expertise, our professionals will develop a customized plan to help you recover from injury or surgery, and safely reach your rehabilitation and fitness goals. Our practice is unique in offering the Pilates V2 Max PlusTM Reformer as well as Pilates Mat Classes for our patients.


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What Is Pilates?
It is a form of exercise that focuses on core conditioning, body awareness, flexibility, and breathing while promoting a neutral spine position. Its goal is to increase spine stability and peripheral mobility, lengthen muscles, and improve posture.   

Benefits Of Pilates:

  • Increase core strength & stability
  • Create longer, leaner muscles
  • Improve balance & coordination
  • Promote better posture
  • Prevent injuries & increase self-confidence
  • Relieve bodily stresses & back pain
  • Heighten mind-body awareness
  • Help with post-rehabilitation
  • Enhance athletic performance

Why Patients Benefit From Pilates At Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates:

  • Patients receive individualized attention from a Physical Therapist
  • Postures can be adapted and modified to meet specific limitations or physical impairments
  • Incorporated with traditional physical therapy treatments based on pathology/diagnosis

Rehabilitation on the V2-MAX PLUSTM Reformer*
This revolutionary piece of Pilates equipment is used for a variety of specialized needs in rehabilitation including post-musculoskeletal injury, pre- and post spinal surgery, pre- and post-natal fitness, active aging, and sport conditioning. It gives our patients/clients of all levels, ages and abilities the means to enhance their rehab and recovery.

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With a vertical frame pulley system and exclusive retractable rope system, the V2 Max Plus Reformer allows users to do an unlimited number of exercises that would normally require moving between multiple pieces of equipment or simply would not be possible. The machine’s innovative design allows the body to move freely and multi-dimensionally during exercises without significant impact to the body’s joints.  

Key Benefits:

  • Improve core strength and spine stability
  • Stabilize hip and shoulder muscles
  • Increase flexibility and mobility
  • Improve coordination and body awareness

    To learn more about the STOTT PILATES® Method, go to:
    www.stottpilates.com/faq.html

Pilates Class Information:

  • Performed on a mat, Pilates is appropriate for individuals with back or neck problems (at least 12 weeks post-surgery)
  • Great for continuing post-rehab exercise in conjunction with or once discharged from PT
  • Class size is small: limited to 12 people
  • Offered 1day/week (2 class times)
  • Cost: $15/class or $72/6 consecutive classes
  • One must be able to lie down on the floor and move back to standing without assistance
  • A certified physical therapist serves as the instructor

Our Instructor/Physical Therapist

Brooke Ruggles, PT, DPT, OCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Certified Specialist
STOTT PILATES® Trained Instructor
(704)831-2970
brooke.ruggles@cnsa.com
225 Baldwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204

Trained in Mat Pilates, Reformer, V2-Max Reformer, Injuries & Special Populations (prenatal, pre-post spine surgery, osteoporosis, peripheral joint injuries/surgeries), General fitness/Conditioning


For more details or to sign up for a class, please contact Brooke at (704) 831-2970 or brooke.ruggles@cnsa.com.

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