Introduction to Pilates for Rehabilitation
with Dr. Brent Anderson
This lecture introduces the principles of Pilates for rehabilitation, exploring its evolution from Joseph Pilates’ original method to evidence-based applications.
This course includes:
49-minute online, self-paced lecture-
30 Days unlimited access to course
Overview:
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For over 30 years, Polestar Pilates has been at the forefront of integrating Pilates into rehabilitation. In this 49-minute online lecture, Dr. Brent Anderson provides a comprehensive introduction to Pilates for rehabilitation populations, offering insights into how Pilates can enhance recovery, improve movement efficiency, and support long-term function.
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Dr. Anderson explores the history of Joseph Pilates and how his methods have evolved into evidence-based rehabilitation strategies used today. You’ll gain an understanding of Polestar’s six key movement principles and how they apply to diverse patient populations, including those recovering from injuries, chronic pain, and neuromuscular conditions.
You will learn:
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Why movement quality is essential in rehabilitation – Learn how Pilates-based strategies optimize patient recovery.
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The science behind Pilates for rehabilitation – Understand how Pilates supports neuromuscular function, pain management, and postural control.
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The role of breathwork in movement therapy – Discover how breath control enhances stability, relaxation, and movement efficiency.
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Alignment as a foundation for recovery – Learn how proper postural alignment reduces compensations and promotes healing.
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Pilates applications for clinical settings – Gain insight into integrating Pilates principles into physical therapy treatments.
About Brent Anderson, PT, PhD, OCS, NCPT
Brent Anderson is a Physical Therapist, Pilates Educator, and author of the book Principles of Movement.
With over 30 years of experience in rehabilitation and movement science, Brent is passionate about the power positive movement experiences have in changing the world.
Early in his career as a Physical Therapist he discovered the power and efficacy of Joseph Pilates mind-body work to expedite rehabilitation outcomes. This early testament to the power of the Pilates Method inspired him to create a program that merged the worlds of traditional rehabilitation with the mindful movement that Pilates provides. It also spurred the development of Polestar’s evidenced-based Pilates teacher training curriculum.
In an effort to add to the evidence of Pilates, Brent pursued a doctoral degree researching the impact of Pilates rehabilitation on chronic low back pain using psycho-emotional wellness and quality of life measures.
Brent is the creator and host of the Pilates Hour podcast, featuring case studies and in-depth reviews of movement science topics with expert guests from a variety of fields. Brent is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in the DPT department in Miami, FL. He teaches as an adjunct professor in the Physical Therapy departments at the University of Miami, University of Southern California, and New York University.
Brent is dedicated to sharing Pilates with the world and is an active consultant for hospitals, universities, and wellness organizations internationally. He is also an avid public speaker, lecturing at health conferences and forums worldwide. Brent has always been deeply involved in community service and has volunteered on many boards within the community, profession and faith, in line with his desire to impact the world one person at a time.
