Earlier this year, a woman who was instrumental in inspiring the movement for the conservative treatment of scoliosis passed away. Prof. Martha C. Hawes was a truly great woman who will be remembered in a celebration of life this Saturday on the campus of the University of Arizona, where she had a long and illustrious… Read More
Here at Scoliosis 3DC® (3DC stands for three-dimensional correction), successful conservative management of scoliosis includes exercises for the sagittal plane. From the onset, our program has integrated sagittal plane exercises on the basis that sagittal plane instability may be a contributing cause of scoliosis. Sagittal plane exercises are used so patients learn to work toward… Read More
What is idiopathic scoliosis? Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is a complex 3-dimensional condition of the spine and trunk. Although many consider scoliosis to be a single spinal curve, the 3-dimensionality means that not only does the spine bend laterally but also rotates/twists in the transverse plane and may be flattened when viewed from the side. Patients… Read More
Common Mistakes When Managing Adolescent Scoliosis We’ve been involved in the non-surgical treatment of scoliosis for well over two decades now, both personally and professionally. Over time, in our interactions with thousands of scoliosis families, rarely a week goes by that we do not hear of a scoliosis story gone awry. We’ve decided to share some… Read More
This weekend I traveled to Washington DC, to meet and work with a man I respect very much, Axel Hennes. Axel Hennes is the senior physiotherapist at the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic in Germany. He has twenty years of hands-on experience treating Schroth patients. It is always fascinating and inspirational to work alongside Axel because… Read More
“This team, office and treatment are fantastic! The treatment is very comprehensive and easy to do at home and every time I do my exercises I feel instant relief! I am only a few weeks out of treatment and looking forward to what the next few months will do for my scoliosis. I am so… Read More
“In a short time, I have managed to get some lengthening in areas, and the Schroth exercises have strengthened my back and reduced my pain symptoms. I am so thankful to the team and I have adopted these exercises as a must do for me to continue to feel better and stronger.” Read More
“From the very first visit, the entire team made us feel supported and cared for. They treat you like family while delivering measurable results. They take the time to educate, encourage, and empower your child to take an active role in their treatment—whether through exercises or consistent brace wear.” Read More
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