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BSPTS-Concept by Rigo January 2021 update
Dear SBI / BSPTS-Concept by Rigo Students,
Welcome to 2021 behalf of North America BSPTS/SBI Teaching Team. Always in evolution, US BSPTS group has had one change, Hagit Berdishevsky has decided to leave the BSPTS and she will no longer be teaching with the school. We have enjoyed our working relationship and wish her well.
If you had scheduled any course with Hagit for 2021 please contact us for more information info@sbi.org
When Dr Dr. Rigo, founded the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (based on the Schroth Method), he invited to Amy, Beth, Cindy and Patti to represent his School in North America. We are proud of the tremendous strides they have made in bringing Schroth to the US and Canada. They have been part of the training of more than 300 therapists and will be an important part of the future of the school
Throughout a decade of growth and change…one thing has remained constant: Dr. Rigo. He is physician, orthotist, researcher, educator, visionary andmentor..Dr. Rigo remains steadfast in his commitment to develop and increase the school’s knowledge. Soon you will receive new content, videos and courses to help you as clinicians to improve the quality of life for scoliosis patients: “Treating the person, not just the curve (Dr. Rigo).”
Dear SBI / BSPTS-Concept by Rigo Students,
Welcome to 2021 behalf of North America BSPTS/SBI Teaching Team. Always in evolution, US BSPTS group has had one change, Hagit Berdishevsky has decided to leave the BSPTS and she will no longer be teaching with the school. We have enjoyed our working relationship and wish her well.
If you had scheduled any course with Hagit for 2021 please contact us for more information info@sbi.org
When Dr Dr. Rigo, founded the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (based on the Schroth Method), he invited to Amy, Beth, Cindy and Patti to represent his School in North America. We are proud of the tremendous strides they have made in bringing Schroth to the US and Canada. They have been part of the training of more than 300 therapists and will be an important part of the future of the school
Throughout a decade of growth and change…one thing has remained constant: Dr. Rigo. He is physician, orthotist, researcher, educator, visionary andmentor..Dr. Rigo remains steadfast in his commitment to develop and increase the school’s knowledge. Soon you will receive new content, videos and courses to help you as clinicians to improve the quality of life for scoliosis patients: “Treating the person, not just the curve (Dr. Rigo).”
Align Clinic and Hopes Closet join together.
Hope's Closet product is again available. Align technologies will be the exclusive provider of Hopes Closet undershirts which were designed for children with scoliosis, who wear a scoliosis brace. To learn more: http://www.align-clinic.com/wcr-hopes-embrace.html
Effectiveness of the Rigo Chêneau versus Boston-style orthoses for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective study
New research published in the Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders journal, March 20, 2017
SRS Position Statement
The Screening for the Early Detection for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents.
Monitoring Scoliosis Patients on Brace Use Prevents Curve Progression, Surgery
Bracing often is recommended for adolescents diagnosed with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis, and a spinal curve between 25 and 45 degrees. When worn consistently and as directed, braces have been found to effectively halt or slow further progression of a spinal curve, often preventing surgery.
Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercise (PSSE) Treatments for Adults After Discharge: Self-Perceived Results
InTouch publishes article from SBI Instructor Amy Sbihli
Scoliosis Specific Exercise and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Article
Highlight from the 30th annual meeting of the North American Spine Society in Chicago.
Christa Lehnert Schroth
A tribute to Christa Lehnert Schroth.
Report from Hunter College
Hunter's Department of Physical Therapy enhances reputation through work in reversing scoliosis damage
Beyond Braces for Scoliosis Patients
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, a young boy's diagnosis with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis and how the Schroth Method improved his overall quality of life.
SES Founder Receives 2014 Curvy Girls Award
Beth Janssen, PT receives award at the 2014 NYC Curvy Girls annual convention for her support of scoliosis treatment through her years of service as a BSPTS physical therapist.
Straight Talk on Scoliosis: How I came to Embrace the Brace
From Boston Children's Hospital website an article about a young lady’s scoliosis journey and how she met the challenge through the Schroth method.
Hope for a S-Shaped Back
From the New York Times an article about the Schroth method as a treatment for scoliosis instead of other invasive medical procedures.
Scoliosis Bracing Study
Mercy Health System orthotist participates in scoliosis bracing study