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20.05.2022 Schroth Method - Preventing Scoliosis Progression: The Schroth Method can make a significant contribution to the rehabilitation of scoliosis patients. The overall objective is to slow down or stop the progression of scoliosis in order to avoid the necessity of surgery: in doing so, help to improve long term health related quality of Life (QOL) through pain relief; and by restoring postural mobility and balance.... Schroth Method scoliosis specific physical exercises counter the ‘Vicious Cycle‘ by restraining deforming forces and establishing a ‘Virtuous Cycle’; enabling individuals to better manage their scoliosis in all activities in daily living. For more detailed information on the "Vicious Cycle vs Virtuous Cycle" go to: https://www.scoliosistherapycentre.com.au/schroth-method-p/ and click on "Vicious Cycle"
18.04.2022 Effectiveness of Schroth Method scoliosis-specific exercises: The effectiveness of Schroth Method scoliosis-specific exercise therapy is largely dependent on the ability and commitment of patients, and in the case of juveniles and adolescents, their parents as caregivers, to carry out the prescribed exercise program. It is also of paramount importance that Schroth scoliosis-specific exercise programs are designed and customized by therapists trained in the Schroth Method.... As a conservative form of treatment for idiopathic scoliosis, Schroth Method exercise therapy programs adhere to Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) 2016 Guidelines: Auto postural correction three dimensionally (3D) Training in activities in daily living (ADL) Stabilizing corrected posture Patient education For more detailed information on Schroth Method scoliosis specific exercises visit our Scoliosis therapy Centre website.
22.01.2022 Common Types of Idiopathic Scoliosis: In the Schroth Method, common types of idiopathic scoliosis are firstly classified by their major curvature, irrespective of whether the curve is in the thoracic or a lumbar spine. Major Thoracic Curvature Types:... Single Long Thoracic curve Thoracic curve with Secondary Lumbar curve Double Thoracic curve Major Lumbar Curvature Types: Lumbar and Thoracic Double curve Single Lumbar curve Upper Thoracic curvatures, which are a present in Double Thoracic curves, can also feature as a compensatory curve in Single Long Thoracic, Thoracic and Secondary Lumbar, and Lumbar and Thoracic Double curve types. In the majority of idiopathic scoliosis cases, curvatures are to the right in the thoracic spine and to the left in the lumbar spine. For more detailed information about major right thoracic and major left lumbar curvature types is available on our Scoliosis Therapy Centre website.
15.01.2022 Early Stage Exercise Therapy Schroth exercise therapy is effective early stage therapy for children and adolescents to try to slow or prevent curvature progression. Schroth exercise therapy can be performed independently or in conjunction with bracing. Improves Quality of Life Our program is an alternative non-invasive conservative treatment approach to better manage idiopathic scoliosis. It can improve health-related quality of life in childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
12.01.2022 FAQs - Adolescent and Adult Scoliosis To view a random selection of actual questions received from visitors to our website regarding the effectiveness of the Schroth Method of scoliosis exercise therapy, click on the following page: https://www.scoliosistherapycentre.com.au/faqs-scoliosis/
07.01.2022 Schroth Method Scoliosis Exercise Therapy Programs: Our Schroth Method Scoliosis Exercise Therapy Programs begin with an assessment of the patient's curvature and posture, from both a radiological and clinical perspective. We then teach the patient a customized program of therapeutic exercises they can perform at home to help improve their posture and body alignment. Patients are encouraged to become conscious of postural correction in all activities of daily life (ADL). Our ...6 and 10 day program schedules offer a conservative exercise treatment approach for juvenile, adolescent and adult idiopathic scoliosis. Our programs are designed for individual patient's and their family seeking an alternative, one on one treatment option. Patients and family members can reside close to our Centre while participating in one of our programs. Schroth Method scoliosis exercise therapy can be provided independently or in conjunction with appropriate 3D asymmetrical style bracing.
