News
BSPTS North American Group gathering after international instructor meeting in Spain, February 2018.
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
Conservative Treatment for Scoliosis:
Physical Therapist Hagit Berdishevsky's Perspective. This is part of a series on curvature of the spine.
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