SCOLIOSIS 3DC-Schroth Method Exercise
Schroth Method Scoliosis Exercise & Breathing from Germany
Scoliologic® Workshop, Canada
How inspiring it was to witness the determination, focus and positive attitude of the adolescent patients who participated in the Scoliologic® “Best Practice” hands-on workshop in Toronto, Canada. Techniques and programs for health (exercise, fitness, dieting, nutrition) are always evolving, and of course, scoliosis treatment is no different. This past week, it was my great [...]
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Scoliosis and Sports
We all know exercise and physical activity are beneficial for health and can result in decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and increased longevity. But, what about the scoliotic? I am frequently asked about sports participation and scoliosis, for the growing adolescent or the adult who wants to be physically active but fears curve progression. [...]
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Scoliosis Exercise?
No one hates exercise more than I do. It’s a constant struggle. Thank goodness for an occasional sunny day and friends to walk with, or exercise might not happen for me. This morning, an unusually beautiful one for December in New England, I was panting my way around the local track, and for some reason [...]
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Take Advantage of the Window of Opportunity When it Comes to Stopping Adolescent Scoliosis
It is that time of year again when school and organized sports kick in to high gear. While these extra-curricular activities are of the highest priority for an adolescent and families, dare I say there is one thing of even greater importance: health and long-term well-being. This time of the year finds me frustrated. We are barely into [...]
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Evaluating Scoliosis-Chest Expansion
At Scoliosis 3DC we measure chest expansion because respiratory deficits associated with thoracic scoliosis can occur as a secondary response to decreased rib mobility. A maligned thorax in three planes -sagittal, frontal (coronal) and transverse (rotational) – is responsible. Normally, during inhalation the diaphragm contracts and flattens allowing for increased air volume into the lungs. [...]
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Schroth Exercise for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Scoliosis Exercise Study: The efficacy of Schroth’s 3-dimensional exercise therapy in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Turkey Saadet Otman, PT, PhD, Nasire Kose, PT, PhD, Tavuz Yakut, PT, PhD. The above referenced study highlights results during a Schroth outpatient rehabilitation program for adolescents. The purpose was to determine effectiveness of Schroth [...]
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