Patients performing Schroth 3D Scoliosis Exercises displayed above all have idiopathic scoliosis, ranging from moderate, moderate to severe to very severe.
In 90% of idiopathic scoliosis cases, curvatures are to the right in the thoracic spine and to the left in lumbar spine.
Irrespective whether a patient presents with a major curve type or a less common idiopathic scoliosis curve type (as in image (6) displayed in Common Idiopathic Scoliosis Curvature Types, Schroth 3D scoliosis exercises are customized to meet the needs of individual patients.
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 results of a clinical study has proved that Schroth 3D Scoliosis Exercises can be significantly effective in reducing Cobb Angle, trunk rotation and improving vital capacity.
The effectiveness of Schroth 3D Scoliosis 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, to carry out the prescribed Schroth 3D Scoliosis Exercise Therapy Program.
Schroth 3D Scoliosise 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.
