Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a complex three-dimensional deformity affecting the spine and the trunk. Scoliosis occurs in functional and possible structural changes in the three planes of the body. Therefore, to interrupt the circular process of scoliosis progression, the main therapeutic aspect is to reduce the asymmetric loading on the spine and its effects for the body statics and the postural and structural adaptations before the end of skeletal maturity.
Why Rehab?
Conservative scoliosis treatment is targeting towards deceleration or prevention of progression to avoid bracing in cases with a low risk of progression and most important preventing surgery. Most impactful goal is to restore trunk symmetry and hence improve the patient’s cosmetic appearance and self-confidence.
Recovery Time
Treatment also includes teaching and planning scoliosis specific exercises and breathing techniques following the principles of Schroth Posture Variations to enable and encourage patients to perform a home-exercise program and achieve postural changes in activities of daily living. The intensity of the treatment program has to be individually tailored to the exercise capacity of the patients and the inherent risk of progression. Motivation, compliance, commitment, and discipline of the patients are following a deep understanding and the recognition of the main focus on long term postural changes. Therapists should be able to accompany patients sometimes for months, years even lifelong.
Treatment Approach
Schroth postural training
Schroth exercises
Schroth exercise: side bending
Why scoliosis cause low back pain !?
Schroth shoulder pull up, schroth pendulum exercise.