WHERE DID SCOLIOSIS THERAPY COME FROM?
The Schroth Method is the forerunner of a branch of physical therapy approaches dedicated to what is called "Physiotherapy specific scoliosis exercises" (PSSE).
The Schroth Method was conceived in Germany in the 1920’s by Katharina Schroth. Having scoliosis herself she was inspired by a filling a balloon and developed a technique to “fill in” her concavities. She and her daughter Christa Lehnert-Schroth founded their clinic in 1955 in Germany. Christa continued to run the clinic after Katharina's passing and published the book "Three Dimensional Treatment for Scoliosis" in 1973.
Elena Salvá a physical therapist and a friend of the Schroths, brought the technique to Spain in 1968. Her daughter Gloria Quera-Salvá and son-in-law Manuel Rigo, both MDs, got approval to start teaching globally in 1989. The Barcelona Scoliosis Physiotherapy School (BSPTS) was founded in 2009 to develop Schroth curriculum for future therapists. The first BSPTS physical therapist in the US was certified in 2003. There are now several hundred physical therapists certified in the US. The Schroth Barcelona Institute is the USA organization for Schroth practitioners.
The Schroth Method was conceived in Germany in the 1920’s by Katharina Schroth. Having scoliosis herself she was inspired by a filling a balloon and developed a technique to “fill in” her concavities. She and her daughter Christa Lehnert-Schroth founded their clinic in 1955 in Germany. Christa continued to run the clinic after Katharina's passing and published the book "Three Dimensional Treatment for Scoliosis" in 1973.
Elena Salvá a physical therapist and a friend of the Schroths, brought the technique to Spain in 1968. Her daughter Gloria Quera-Salvá and son-in-law Manuel Rigo, both MDs, got approval to start teaching globally in 1989. The Barcelona Scoliosis Physiotherapy School (BSPTS) was founded in 2009 to develop Schroth curriculum for future therapists. The first BSPTS physical therapist in the US was certified in 2003. There are now several hundred physical therapists certified in the US. The Schroth Barcelona Institute is the USA organization for Schroth practitioners.
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The Schroth Method is one of several types of physical therapy designed to treat scoliosis specifically. What they have in common is that all of these techniques correct the spine three dimensionally. As you read above, the Schroth Method is German and has a branch that is based out of Spain (BSPTS). The following are other established techniques:
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WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT SCHROTH?
The field of scoliosis care is always changing, which is good! Practices should advance as research advances! Both exercises and bracing for scoliosis have been experimented with as long as scoliosis has been around. However, the age of evidence-based practice is a concept of the past century. Never before have we had such a systematic way to review medical information!
In addition to it being new to the US, the research that supports it is relatively new. Several high quality studies have been published for the Schroth Method and similar types of scoliosis physical therapy, but almost all of these studies are 15 years old or less! To see some of the STRONG published studies CLICK BELOW!
In addition to it being new to the US, the research that supports it is relatively new. Several high quality studies have been published for the Schroth Method and similar types of scoliosis physical therapy, but almost all of these studies are 15 years old or less! To see some of the STRONG published studies CLICK BELOW!
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About CLAY SCOLIOSIS CLINIC…
WES decided not to let scoliosis slow down his soccer game!
"Wes has made great progress in learning to control his scoliosis to prevent it from getting worse as he grows and so he can maximize his performance with the sports he loves. Having a strong core will allow him to train the rest of his body more efficiently to reach his athletic GOALS!" |
ERIN learned about scoliosis physical therapy and said no to "Wait and See"
"My daughter, 13, was diagnosed with a 28 degree curve and we sought our own treatment options to try and prevent it from progressing. After seeking out the Clay Clinic, Rachel provided us with a cost conscious option to start treatment. She then provided us with flexible, timely, and expert treatment to fit the needs of my daughter. I would definitely recommend her services; she used our times wisely and taught my daughter how to continue the exercises at home." |
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