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 May 11, 2011
There’s been a lot of good news to report lately but it’s been busy with little time to post. That shouldn’t be since, after all, positive results are the goal. Marc and I are thrilled when patients call with news a curve has reduced. An email that came last night provided the necessary push to [...]
Posted in Conservative Care, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged mild scoliosis, scoliosis treatment, watch and wait
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 Kathy on December 1, 2010
Being proactive when receiving a diagnosis of scoliosis can make a difference.
Posted in Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged mild scoliosis, Schroth Method, Schroth Method results
By Marc on November 15, 2010
Identifying Cobb angle is important since it is often the first objective indicator of a scoliosis. To a Schroth practitioner, Cobb angle is important, especially in the case of mild curves, because it is an indicator for parents of adolescents to become proactive regarding scoliosis, rather than following the status quo of observation.
Posted in Evaluating Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Cobb angle, Cobb's angle, flexibility, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, rigidity, severe scoliosis, spinal x-rays
By Kathy on July 3, 2010
The Schroth Method is starting to gain some national attention for results obtained at Scoliosis 3DC.
Posted in Schroth Method | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method practitioner, Schroth Method results, Scoliosis Massachusetts, Scoliosis New Hampshire, scoliosis treatment, the Schroth method
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...."