A sample of Schroth 3D scoliosis therapy exercises performed by patients attending our Scoliosis Therapy Centre is displayed in the gallery below.
Patients featured have idiopathic scoliosis, ranging from moderate, moderate to severe, and severe.
In 90% of idiopathic scoliosis cases, curvatures are to the right in the thoracic spine and to the left in lumbar spine.
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Effectiveness of Schroth 3D Scoliosis Exercise Therapy
The Schroth 3D Method is a conservative treatment approach which can improve health related quality of life: by preventing curve progression; improving function; alleviating and eradicating pain; and avoiding spinal fusion surgery.
The effectiveness of Schroth 3D exercise therapy is dependent on:
- A customized In-Clinic and Home Program for each individual patient’s type of idiopathic scoliosis designed by a certified Schroth Therapist.
- The ability and commitment of patients, and in the case of juveniles and adolescents, their parents as caregivers, to carry out the prescribed Schroth 3D Method exercise therapy program.
Schroth 3D exercise therapy programs adhere to the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) 2016 Guidelines:
- Auto postural correction three dimensionally (3D)
- Training in activities in daily living (ADL)
- Stabilizing corrected posture
- Patient education
Download a PDF Summary of the content, structure and scope of our Schroth 3D Scoliosis Exercise Therapy Programs:
Juvenile & Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Idiopathic & Degenerative Scoliosis
Schroth 3D Scoliosis Exercise Therapy and Bracing
A study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of Schroth 3D exercise therapy for idiopathic scoliosis patients with high-risk curves, whilst receiving brace treatment concluded:
Schroth exercises during bracing can further improve the Cobb angle compared with bracing alone.
