Advances in Pilates for Diverse Rehab Populations

Pilates is one of the fastest-growing wellness practices worldwide, yet nearly 70% of adults face movement limitations related to obesity, chronic conditions, injury, or deconditioning. This creates both a challenge and an opportunity for rehabilitation professionals. In this session, Dr. Brent Anderson—physical therapist, researcher, and founder of Polestar Pilates—will explore how evidence-based applications of Pilates can expand accessibility to movement for people across the spectrum of health, from disease and trauma recovery to wellness and performance. Participants will gain insights into current research, practical applications, and strategies to integrate Pilates into rehabilitation practice for more inclusive and impactful patient outcomes.

About Brent Anderson, _{PhD, PT, OCS, NCPT}

Dr. 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, Dr. Anderson is passionate about the power positive movement experiences have in changing the world.

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. He is also 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.