Scoliosis and Kyphosis management
An exercise based approach utilizing the Schroth Method
What is the Schroth Method?
Why choose Scoliosis Therapeutic Care?
Who Can Benefit from Schroth Method?
The Schroth method is physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises (PSSE) that has been successfully used in Europe since 1920, and in the United States since 2000. It is compatible with the current treatment approach in the US, including adolescent bracing.
This physical therapy method utilizes
curve-specific exercises to create 3-D forces in the spine that counteract curve patterns. It incorporates principles of auto-elongation, isometric strengthening and corrective rotational breathing to affect muscle imbalances and improve lung capacity. Clients are taught to maintain and integrate these corrected postures in everyday activities.
Who Can Benefit from Schroth Method?
Why choose Scoliosis Therapeutic Care?
Who Can Benefit from Schroth Method?
Children with Curve size
10- 55 degree Cobb angle
Adolescents and adults
pre and post-surgery
Adults regardless of curve size
Treatment Goals Include:
Prevent or decrease curve progression
Increase trunk strength and flexibility
Enhance pulmonary function
Promote more symmetrical posture and balanced appearance
Reduce pain
Why choose Scoliosis Therapeutic Care?
Why choose Scoliosis Therapeutic Care?
Why choose Scoliosis Therapeutic Care?
Scoliosis Therapeutic Care
is a physical therapy practice specializing in conservative management of scoliosis and kyphosis utilizing the Schroth method.
All treatments are performed in a private room, with individualized plans for your specific curve pattern, posture and lifestyle.
Dori Rubin, PT has advanced C2 certification in the Schroth method from the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS), as well as
SEAS-1 Certified,
(Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) from the Italian ISICO school.
Having idiopathic scoliosis and wearing a brace as a teen, Dori understands her client's needs and is passionate about guiding them to reach their goals.
She is dedicated to providing optimal treatment for clients with abnormal spinal curvatures.
Testimonials
“As a 59 year old woman with severe scoliosis and chronic sciatica, I decided to try the Schroth™ Method of physical therapy. I had been doing yoga which provided some back relief but I was not able to continue due to the sciatica. After 3 months of therapy with Dori Rubin, PT utilizing the Schroth™ Method, the improvement has been beyond anything I could have expected. My sciatica is now gone. The configuration of my back muscles has changed (pictures of before and after prove this), and my clothes now fit differently! I supplement my exercises with a walking regiment, and it is now a part of my routine for life! My only regret is that I didn't start this program sooner!”
~Fran M. Parkland, FL
“..doing these exercises will never be a waste of time on the scoliotic body. With time, together maybe we can make the difference on changing the standard of care for this disease"
~Terry M., mom of daughter with scoliosis, with curve improvements on x-ray after 9 mos of doing Schroth™ exercises and wearing a brace
