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Christine Romani-Ruby

Pittsburgh, PA
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Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC, is a licensed physical therapist and a Pilates Method Alliance gold-certified Pilates instructor. She is an associate professor in the exercise science program at California University of Pennsylvania and practices clinically at PHI Pilates Studio in Pittsburgh. ... more less
Profession
Expertise
Activities: Pilates
Degrees
B.Sc Exercise Science, IUP
B.Sc Natural Science, IUP
MSPT Physical Therapy, SRU
Title
Assiciate Professor California University of PA
Company
PHI Pilates
Company Location
4158 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, US
Website
Certifications/Trainings
PMA - PMA Certified Pilates Teacher
Verified
National Athletic Trainer's Association - Certified Athletic Trainer
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CPR Certified
American Heart Association
AED Certified
American Heart Association
Liability Insurance
Christine Romani-Ruby's Articles

Corrective Exercises: Swayback Posture

By Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC
Many fitness professionals confuse faulty lordotic posture with swayback posture. Swayback and lordosis appear similar, owing to the concave curve in the back area. However, u...

Designing a Program for Swayback Posture

By Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC
Many fitness professionals confuse faulty lordotic posture with swayback posture (Kendall 2005). The scientific definition of swayback refers to posture in which the hips are...

Teaching Essentials: Pilates Mat Work

By Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC
As a teacher of the Pilates method, your job is both a science and an art. You want to plan your class scientifically, with a warm-up, a workout and a cool-down. You also ...

Teaching Pilates Mat Work

By Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC
“It is the spirit that builds the body.” This quote from 18th century German poet Friedrich Schiller was displayed—in its original language—in Joseph P...
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Christine Romani-Ruby's Educational Videos
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Reformer Reformation

By Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC
Review the key elements involved in teaching a fun and flowing Pilates workout routine on the reformer. This DVD details how to create a Pilates reformer class that moves from...
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Back to Basics—Pilates

By Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC
This DVD features a workshop that focuses on the key factors involved in successful Pilates mat work instruction. In a step-by-step manner that is easy to understand and apply...
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