Schroth Method - Preventing Progression

Scoliosis Treatment

Schroth Method Scoliosis Exercise Treatment can empower you to take back control of your
Idiopathic scoliosis.

Research studies are giving credence to Schroth Method exercises as being an effective conservative treatment for preventing curvature progression and significantly contributing to the rehabilitation of idiopathic Scoliosis patients:

Improved posture and function; reduced pain and disability and enhanced quality of Life.

You can trust the Schroth Method

Preventing Progression

Schroth Method scoliosis-specific exercises, even today, are still not widely acknowledged by the medical profession in general as being effective in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.

Nevertheless, despite this somewhat indifference, more and more published scoliosis research studies are giving credence to Schroth Method scoliosis-specific exercises as being effective conservative treatment in preventing curvature progression, and significantly contributing to the rehabilitation of idiopathic scoliosis patients.

The following scoliosis research studies highlight the effectiveness of Schroth Method ExerciseTreatment in preventing progression:

(1) 2021 - "Effectiveness of the Schroth Method in Treating Idiopathic Scoliosis in Pre-Adolescent, Adolescent and Adult Patients."

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the Schroth Method on improving the curvature of the spine, pain ratings, and quality of life in pre-adolescent, post-adolescent, and adult patients.

The results of this study suggest that the Schroth Method can be an effective treatment in improving function and reducing pain and disability in patients diagnosed with scoliosis.

The study supports that conservative treatment that included Schroth Method exercises provided by a Schroth trained physical therapist were effective in treating scoliosis.

Bancuk, Dave; Nutter, Jacob; and Ramos, Jessica, "The Effectiveness of the Schroth Method in Treating Idiopathic Scoliosis in Pre-Adolescent, Adolescent and Adult Patients: A Retrospective Chart Review" (2021). Culminating Experience Projects. 83.

(2) 2016 - "Effects of the Schroth exercise on the Cobb’s angle and vital capacity of patients with idiopathic scoliosis that is an operative indication."

The study investigated the effects of the Schroth exercise therapy in patients with scoliosis as a surgical indication for the improvement of their Cobb’s angle and vital capacity.

The patients in this study all had thoracic curves of 40° which were progressing, putting them at risk of surgery.

Results of the study were statistically significant. Patient's Thoracic Trunk Angle's decreased, and on average their Cobb angles decreased whilst their vital capacity improved.

Kim K-D, Hwangbo P-N. Effects of the Schroth exercise on the Cobb’s angle and vital capacity of patients with idiopathic scoliosis that is an operative indication. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2016;28(3):923-926. doi:10.1589/jpts.28.923.

(3) 2017 - "Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis."

The results of a preliminary study showed that Schroth scoliosis specific exercises, when performed during bracing, can further improve curve reduction for idiopathic scoliosis patients with high-risk curves, compared to bracing alone.

(3) Kwan KYH, Cheng ACS, Koh HY, Chiu AYY, Cheung KMC. Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results from a preliminary study—SOSORT Award 2017 Winner. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017;12:32. doi:10.1186/s13013-017-0139-6.