Schroth Method

Evaluating Scoliosis-Chest Expansion

Monday, July 18th, 2011

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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Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic Visit

Sunday, April 3rd, 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, [...]

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Visit-Christa Lehnert-Schroth, PT

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

I just returned from a quick, but worthwhile trip to Germany. I like to get there at least once per year to stay up-to-date with the Schroth Method, as practiced in Germany. I had the great honor and pleasure of spending the first day of my trip with Christa Lehnert-Schroth, PT. She is a spunky [...]

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Evaluating Scoliosis-Spirometry

Saturday, March 5th, 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 < [...]

Tags: 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

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Scoliosis, Ten Years After

Sunday, January 23rd, 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 [...]

Tags: 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