The on-site physical therapy services at our Baldwin Ave., Ballantyne and Concord offices focus on improving patient recovery and rehabilitation. Our licensed physical therapists work together with our physiatrists and neurosurgeons to review patient progress, develop treatment plans, and share insight for optimal patient care.

Through one-on-one sessions with our physical therapists, patients receive the maximum benefit from their treatment. There is also an emphasis on patient education and injury prevention. For added convenience, patients may schedule physician and physical therapy appointments at or near the same time and in the same office.

Physical Therapy Services Include:
• Treatment provided by licensed physical therapists
• Individualized in-clinic and at-home exercise programs
• Lumbar and cervical spinal decompressive traction
• Skilled manual therapy and massage
• Patient education
• Future injury prevention
• Pilates, yoga and senior exercise classes
• Evaluation of individual motion impairments
• Treatment specific to sport or hobby-related needs


Our Physical Therapy Team
Graham Claytor, MPT(Baldwin Ave, Office)
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts, Exercise and Sports Science, UNC Chapel Hill
Post Graduate: Master of Physical Therapy, East Carolina University


Ryan Klomparens, PT, MSR, OCS (Ballantyne Office)
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts, History, Wofford College
Post Graduate: Master of Physical Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina


Jay Murugavel, PT,CFMT (Ballantyne Office)
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Physical Therapy, University of Madras, India
Post Graduate: Master of Science (Physical Therapy), University of Bombay, India; certified yoga instructor
Brooke Ruggles, DPT, OCS (Baldwin Ave, Office)
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Vanderbilt University
Post Graduate: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Northwestern University; Master of Physical Therapy, Northwestern University; certified pilates instructor
Robin Tappy, DPT(Ballantyne Office)
Undergraduate: University of New Hampshire
Post Graduate: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Duke University School of Medicine


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