Our Scoliosis Therapy Centre

Schroth Method Scoliois-Specific Exercise Treatment:

Adolescents and Adults

Our Scoliosis Therapy Centre provides individualised physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE) treatment in accordance with the the Schroth Method.

Treatment is delivered exclusively through immersive six-day programs for juveniles, adolescents and adults at our Gold Coast Scoliosis Therapy Centre.

Immersive 6 day programs are customised to counter each patient's unique curvature, addressing their restrictive muscle imbalances and improving their postural awareness. Patients learn how to effectively self correct their scoliosis posture and transition to a balanced upright posture.

For juvenile and adolescent patients, their prime goals are limiting the risk of curve progression and therefore reducing the risk of spinal fusion surgery. For adults it's about reducing stiffness, pain and disability and limiting the risk of further progression - goals which lead to improved quality of life for adolescents and adults.

Adolescent Patients

Curve progression is possible whenever substantial growth remains.

Whether your child with idiopathic scoliosis is in their early onset stage or pubertal (Adolescent) growth spurt, it's a critical time for them and you as their parent(s). Not only is your child’s spine growing rapidly, there is also a risk of rapid curve progression.

As stated in the SOSORT 2016 Guidelines, the absolute goal of conservative treatment for juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients during growth is limiting the risk of curve progression and reducing the risk of spinal fusion surgery, if possible by stopping progression at puberty.

You can take the option of Observation or seek timely treatment for your child. Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSEs) in conjunction with 3D Chêneau style bracing can be effective in limiting the risk of curvature progression during growth.

The images immediately below are those of an 11 year old adolescent female performing her Schroth Method exercises, and her comparative x-rays. The initial x-ray taken on diagnosis recorded a 72° thoracic curve. The x-ray on the right, taken 9 months later, after she had been compliant (20 hours a day) wearing her Chêneau style 3D asymmetrical brace and performing her weekly Schroth Method exercise program, recorded her thoracic curve at 43°.

She outgrew her initial brace and has been fitted with a new brace. If she continues to be compliant with her brace and her weekly Schroth Method home exercise program, with the guidance and coaching of her parents until reaches skeletal maturity, there should be no need for surgery to be prescribed.

Schroth Method exercises when performed in conjunction with bracing have improved bracing outcomes for adolescent patients with curves >40°.

Adult Patients

Treatment outcomes for adult patients are reducing pain and disability, improving posture, and limiting the risk of further progression, to improve their overall quality of life.

The x-ray images below are those of 39 and 56 year old adult female patients whose idiopathic scoliosis had progressed since adolescence.

Adjacent to each x-ray image, the patient is displayed performing a Schroth Method exercise.

The 39 year old patient has a 24° left lumbar and a 36° right thoracic curve and right prominent hip. The 56 year old patient, who has a 45° left lumbar and a 32° right thoracic curve.

After attending one of our immersive Schroth Method programs and committing to their weekly home exercise program, both female patients are actively managing their scoliosis in every day life, while at the same improving their quality of life.

: 39 year old patient

: 56 year old patient

Schroth Method Scoliosis Exercise Treatment

Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSEs) can improve function; decrease Cobb angles; improve vital capacity; and reduce pain and disability in patients diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis.

To achieve these outcomes, Schroth Method exercise treatment focuses on ptients' muscular and postural asymmetry in order to redress their scoliosis. By elongating and stabilising their spine three-dimensionally, patients learn how to effectively self correct their scoliosis posture, transitioning to a balanced and upright posture.

"My Schroth program is the first time I have received a true education and a new awareness of how my habitual posture was contributing to my pain and curve progression. After completing the program I am able to walk, sit, stand and sleep so much more comfortably."

Angela, Perth, WA, 19 September 2026.

Schroth Method Exercise Treatment Programs

Our Schroth Method 6 day PSSE Programs are customised for individual patients based on their primary curve type.

You can also Download a summary of the content, structure and scope of our individualised Schroth Programs for juvenile and adolescent, and adult patients:

If you have any questions about the suitability of our programs', either for yourself or your child: