Scoliosis and Schroth Therapy
When I was a younger therapist I was saddened by the lack of treatment options for idiopathic adolescent scoliosis. I looked to learn more and was lucky enough to learn about the Schroth Method. I continued to received a specialist certification as a Schroth Scoliosis Therapist and have found it invaluable in my practice over the years. Whether it's in the treatment of an young teen hoping to use as an adjunct with bracing, or as ancillary finding in some of my pelvic health patients, I have been able to integrate the principles of the Schroth method with notable improvement in quality of life for the people with scoliosis.
What is the Schroth Method?
The Schroth Method is a specialized form of physical therapy designed to address the unique challenges of scoliosis. It focuses on three-dimensional corrective exercises that target the specific curvature of each individual's spine. By teaching patients to actively engage their muscles and improve their posture, the Schroth Method can help to:
Reduce the severity of the spinal curve: By using specific exercises and techniques, patients can learn to "de-rotate" their spine and improve its alignment.
Improve lung function: Scoliosis can restrict lung capacity. The Schroth Method can help to improve breathing patterns and increase lung function.
Reduce pain: By addressing muscle imbalances and improving posture, the Schroth Method can help to alleviate pain associated with scoliosis.
Enhance self-image: The Schroth Method can help patients to feel more confident about their appearance and overall well-being.
Is Schroth Therapy Right for You?
If you or your child has been diagnosed with scoliosis, I can evaluate your condition and determine if the Schroth Method is an appropriate treatment option. I will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
Contact me today to learn more about how Schroth therapy can help you or your loved one.
What’s Included in the Evaluation and Treatment
Comprehensive Clinical & Postural Mapping: Detailed evaluation of your spinal curvature, torso rotation, rib hump prominence, pelvis alignment, and breathing mechanics.
Curvature Classification: Precise identification of your specific Schroth curve pattern to ensure every exercise prescribed will facilitate curve reduction.
Initial Schroth Movement & Breathing Instruction: Learn foundational 3D auto-elongation, curve-specific rotational angular breathing (RAB), and essential postural corrections for daily activities (sitting, standing, sleeping).
Customized Treatment Plan: Clear, honest recommendations regarding treatment frequency, home exercise program expectations, and long-term management or bracing integration (if applicable).
Why Choose a Package Commitment?
When patients first hear about the Schroth Method, they often want to learn as much as possible, jam-pack the sessions with exercises, and assume it will carry over so they can get right back to their daily lives. However, the Schroth method cannot be forced in a single visit. It is the consistent training, the self awareness and skilled clinician feedback that makes Schroth the gold standard for physical therapy treatment of scoliosis. A typical orthopedic physical therapist will not have the knowledge to instruct postural changes for full carryover and therapeutic change.
Schroth requires focus and attention to subtle postural changes at rest and with activities. It takes time to learn these correction techniques and then fully integrate them into all areas of your life. It is ideal to have a minimum of 6 to 8 treatment sessions to establish a baseline of the potential benefit of the Schroth method, ensuring you achieve full carryover, therapeutic relief, and actual change in your posture.
Rates & Payment Options
Two options are available to support your needs. The package option offers a reduced rate as encouragement to make a commitment to yourself and care for your body so you can live the life you've imagined.
Schroth Method Treatment Package
Total Investment: $1,250 (Paid up front, payment option available)
Pricing Breakdown:
Evaluation: $250 (Discounted from $300)
Follow-Up Sessions: $200 per session (Discounted from $250; 5 sessions included)
Terms: Includes the initial 3D scoliosis evaluation and a minimum of 5 individual follow-up treatment sessions. Additional follow-ups beyond the initial package are priced at the $200.
Individual Sessions (Pay-As-You-Go)
Initial Evaluation: $300
A single session covering clinical postural mapping, X-ray review, curve classification, and foundational exercise setup.
Follow-Up Session: $250 per session
Single 1-on-1 treatment sessions to progress curve-specific exercises, rotational breathing, and daily postural integration as needed. Hands on work as needed for facilitation of specific muscle activation, curve correction and elongation.
