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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1. 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.
   
2. 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.