By Kathy on September 2, 2011
It is that time of year again when school and sports kick in to high gear. While these things are of 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 [...]
Posted in Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, scoliosis progression, watch and wait
By Kathy on July 8, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, effective conservative treatments for scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method results, vital capacity
By Marc on April 27, 2011
Y, a local, eleven year-old boy, recently participated in our adolescent scoliosis program. He just had follow-up x-rays (taken independently). In early December, Y had a 20º thoracolumbar curve. After our program and a couple of follow-up visits for focus and motivation, Y reduced his curve by 35% to 13º.
Posted in Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth Method results
By Marc on April 3, 2011
After a very early Monday morning trip to the American consulate in Frankfurt to replace my lost passport, (my trips to Germany are never without incident-last year’s challenge was figuring out a way to escape Europe while the volcano continued to erupt) I arrived back in Bad Sobernheim at the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic, fortunately, [...]
Posted in Schroth Method, Scoliosis 3DC News | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, adult scoliosis, Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic, Axel Hennes, Christa Lehnert Schroth, P.T., Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss, P.T., Schroth exercises, Schroth Method
By Marc on March 5, 2011
Spirometry measures breathing or the volume of inspiration/expiration in ML. Results of a spirometry measurement are referred to as vital capacity (VC). Vital capacity is an indicator of lung function and lower than expected values of VC may occur when a thoracic scoliosis is present. Patients measuring Cobb >100º, VC may be reduced to < [...]
Posted in Conservative Care, Evaluating Scoliosis, Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged 3D treatment of scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, adult scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, measuring vital capacity in scoliosis, pulmonary dysfunction scoliosis, restricted breathing due to scoliosis, rib mobility, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method, spirometry, vital capacity
By Kathy on January 23, 2011
This week is the ten year anniversary of the day our family was jolted into the world of scoliosis. I remember it as if it were yesterday, including the sick feeling of helplessness. As many parents know, receiving a diagnosis that has the potential to alter your child’s well being can shake your world, and [...]
Posted in Conservative Care, Schroth Method | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, adult scoliosis, alternative treatment for scoliosis, Boston scoliosis, effective conservative treatments for scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, Schroth Method, scoliosis, scoliosis correction, scoliosis non-invasive, scoliosis treatment
The 1st US practitioner Schroth certified in Germany, Dr. Moramarco delivers a powerful & effective scoliosis program using conservative approaches focused on education, postural instruction and Schroth "scoliosis specific exercise" because often, "Scoliosis doesn't wait...."