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 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 August 16, 2010
Congratulations Alex! Alex’s sent me this email on Friday: Hey Dr. Marc, Me and my mom just went to the hospital and got my out of brace x-ray. My curve went from 38 to 22 degrees and my rotation was like 20 to 9 -YAY! Way to go Alex. Results like yours are promising, not [...]
Posted in Conservative Care, Schroth Method, Scoliosis Bracing | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, Boston scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method, Schroth Method results, scoliosis, scoliosis brace, scoliosis curve reduction, Scoliosis Massachusetts, scoliosis treatment
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
By Marc on June 6, 2010
Schroth scoliosis exercise reaps rewards for adult and adolescent patients who are committed and practice.
Posted in Conservative Care, Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Bracing | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, Schroth exercises, scoliosis brace
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...."