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Scoliosis Systems of
Chiropractic LLP:
The Katharina Schroth
Clinic in Bad Sobernheim, Germany, remains the
fountainhead for non-surgical therapy for
scoliosis. Katarina Schroth developed a three
dimensional therapy designed to reshape the
ribcage and reduce the deformity associated with
scoliosis. The major goals are to reduce the
incidence of scoliosis progression, reduce the
spinal deformity, improve mobility, postural
stability, reduce pain, and improve
cardiopulmonary function.
- Schroth Method-
Conscious Posture- Re-education of the mind-body system
is encouraged in the Schroth Method using
tactile stimulation, visual self inspection
and focused movement.
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- Schroth Method Rotational
Breathing- Through coaching and
practice, patients can learn to reduce the
deformity of the rib cage using focused
breathing techniques designed to expand the
flat areas (concavity) of the curvatures.
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- Schroth Method Mobilization-
Adult scoliosis may require manual
techniques to improve flexibilty and
mobility to maximize the effects of the
Schroth exercises.
- Schroth Method Exercises-
Patients are taught Scoliosis
exercises to be done at home. This is done
to encourage self help and self monitoring.
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See Below for more. . .
- Vestibular
Rehabilitation For Scoliosis:
Neurological connections between the eyes
and the spine have long been neglected in
non-surgical treatment of scoliosis, despite
the many studies which identify vestibular
and oculomotor dysfunction in the majority
of patients with Scoliosis. Habituation
training and vestibular enhancement
exercises may be appropriate in patients
with vestibular involvement in their
Scoliosis. Therapies and exercises to improve the central neurological controls of posture
may include home, computer or in office
procedures. Following a functional neurological evaluation, including the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
to evaluate vestibular function, a
neurological retraining program is designed for patients individually.
This is not a mandatory procedure, and is
only offered when medically necessary.
- Dynamic Flexion
Distraction of the Spine: The flexion distraction table is a special device
designed to stretch the spine through a
gentle, non-force procedure. It is mostly
recommended in cases with pain and
diminished ranges of motion. Spinal rotation
and lateral flexion activity is often
restricted and may lead to abnormal muscle
recruitment strategies. The different spinal
curves can be manually stretched while
bringing the patient through a corrective
movement strategy. Correct coupled motion is
therapeutic and creates feedback though
spinal sensory system. These procedures are
designed to
allow for greater correction with the use of
a dynamic truncal orthosis.
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