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
“We went in for a new brace and were shocked to be told that she no longer needed to wear the brace. According to the doctor who prepared her x-ray report, there was “no scoliosis”. Yes, that’s right…her curve had improved to the point that she no longer has scoliosis!!” Read More
“I wear my brace every night, and sometimes during the day… It’s my life saver!!” Read More
“Absolutely the best outpatient scoliosis treatment centre out there. Can’t say enough good things about this program and the people that make it possible.” Read More
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