SCHROTH METHOD (CONTINUED)
Phase 1: In the first phase, one of our experienced physical therapists will work with you and your child to explain exactly how his or her postural alignment should look.This involves proper foot alignment, weight bearing angles of the body, kinetic chain alignment, and more. Your child’s physical therapist will provide education on techniques and tips for strengthening the affected area(s) of the body, and may bring in additional equipment to assist with this phase, such as a ladder wall or rice bags. The goal of this phase is to help in positioning the torso in the correct ways, so your child can understand what proper alignment feels like. Phase 2: The second phase works to activate the techniques learned in the first phase. This helps build up muscle endurance so the affected area(s) of the body can strengthen and improve. Your child’s physical therapist will focus on active elongation of the spine by prescribing targeted exercises and stretches, and by conducting manual methods, such as traction. This will all work toward stretching the body upward to lengthen the areas around the spine in need of improvement. If your child’s ribs are affected by scoliosis, treatments will also focus on active rotations, in order to decrease pressure on the rib cage and help it lie flat. Active diaphragmatic breathing techniques are also important in this
phase, as they can help to expand parts of the spine that have concaved and assist in de-rotation.This helps stabilize abdominal and trunk muscles, and helps prevent areas from curving outward. Get your child started on the Schroth method today! According to the Schroth method website, the benefits of this treatment are three-fold: 1. It reduces pain. Our highly experienced and dedicated physical therapists at the Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois can retrain your child’s body to function properly without alignment issues. With the Schroth method, your child will be able to participate in the activities he or she loves, without worrying about back pain, rib discomfort, or breathing difficulty. Don’t hesitate to contact our office to schedule a consultation or learn more about our treatment plants. Get your child started on the Schroth method today, so you can both say goodbye to scoliosis! 2. It halts curve progression of the spine. 3. It increases your child’s lung capacity.
Sources: https://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/scoliosis/schroth-method-3-dimensional-treatment- adolescent-adult-scoliosis http://www.schrothmethod.com/
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