Scoliosis 3DC -The Schroth Method
German Therapy for Scoliosis - in the US
At Scoliosis 3DC, patients are taught scoliosis management using the Schroth Method of Germany and protocols developed by Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss and outlined in his book, “Best Practice” in Conservative Scoliosis Care. The Schroth Method is a scoliosis-specific back school first developed in 1921, by Katharina Schroth. The scoliosis rehabilitaton therapy protocols have been refined over the years by Christa-Lehnert Schroth and Dr. Weiss, at the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. The Schroth Clinic is the only inpatient hospital in the world devoted exclusively to scoliosis. Simply put, the primary goals of the Schroth Method and ‘Best Practice’ scoliosis exercise and breathing protocols are to bring the musculature supporting the posture into balance with the goal of creating spinal symmetry. This is achieved through instruction in physio-logic®, scoliosis-specific activities of daily living, the Schroth Method scoliosis specific exercises including rotational breathing and scoliosis stabilization exercises.
Schroth & “Best Practice” Objectives:
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•Stabilization of the corrected posture through improved body mechanics
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•Halt scoliotic curve progression - in adolescents, strive for some degree of reduction
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•Improved pulmonary capacity - via corrective breathing for scoliosis and active rib mobilization
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•Pain relief or reduction
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•Improved cosmetic appearance
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•Maintenance of corrections during daily activities
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•Empowerment through knowledge and the ability to manage one’s own unique curve(s)
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•Post-surgical program to correct posture and maintain stability above and below the fused spinal segments
What does 3DC stand for?
3DC stands for three dimensional correction because the principles used to manage scoliosis via the Schroth and ‘Best Practice’ methods are based on correction of the scoliotic spine in three dimensions - the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes. When treating scoliosis via an exercise based therapy approach, to be effective, the scoliotic spine must be addressed in this way. The three dimensional approach incorporates self-elongation and corrective breathing techniques and is what makes the German ‘Best Practice’ and Schroth Method protocols an efficacious, approach to scoliosis management that is always an alternative to observation, for many a better choice than bracing, and for those who choose, an alternative to scoliosis surgery or an effective follow through for post-surgical spinal stability.
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Moramarco Chiropractic Office
www.drmoramarco.com
or our New & Improved Scoliosis 3DC Site
The Schroth Method is not chiropractic manipulation. It is a scoliosis-specific exercise based program.
SOSORT 2009
Presentation of Abstract - Schroth Method Case Study
Pulmonary Function In Adult Scoliosis: A Prospective Case Report
by Dr. Marc Moramarco
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