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New research highlights the importance of long-term outcomes, rehabilitation and a whole-person approach to scoliosis care. Our team at QLD Scoliosis & Spine Clinics recently attended the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Annual Meeting in Sydney, joining leading spinal surgeons, researchers and healthcare professionals from around the world to explore the latest developments in scoliosis management. This year's conference provided valuable insights into the long-term outcomes

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects many young people worldwide, presenting a challenge for both patients and healthcare providers. Traditionally, treatment in Australia has focused on observation and selective use of Boston bracing, but there has been a shift to start emphasising a combination of Cheneau bracing and scoliosis-specific exercises like the Schroth method. A recent study from a single center in USA, explored how integrating these conservative treatment

Dr Ashleigh has just completed her Advanced Certificate in Scoliosis Management from Scoliosis Physical Therapy School and exercises as per Rigo-Concept which is especially helpful for adults and older adults with age related postural change, and painful significant curves.

When a child or teenager is diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) or Hyperkyphosis , one of the first treatment options often discussed—especially during growth spurts—is bracing . While hearing that your child needs to wear a brace can feel overwhelming at first, understanding the purpose of bracing and what to expect can help you navigate the journey with confidence and clarity. What Is Bracing ? Bracing is a non-surgical intervention designed to slow or s

Our team have trained in various methods of PSSE "Schorth based therapy" over the years including ISST, Schroth Best Practice Method, Rigo-Concept and now with our PSSE-Schroth training, we can formally bring all these methods together to create a gold standard program of care for our clients. Undertsanding each method, and when to apply corrective and over-corrective exercises for our clients is very important in creating optimal outcomes. Thanks to Nikos for coming all the

Controlling the Progression of Curvature in Children and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - supplements now avilable in clinic

Ashleigh travelled to Dubrovnik for this years SOSORT conference along with peers from Australia. It was a great time catching up with many of the scoliosis specialists over the world Ashleigh has met through her scoliosis trianing.

By Emily Brown, Senior Spinal Physiotherapist

By Belle Synnott, Exercise Physiologist

Written by Exeval Almabra (Physiotherapist and Scoliosis Specialist) Scoliosis is a condition where the spine gradually curves to the...

Our team of Physiotherapists Ashliegh, Val and Emily travelled to complete training in Schroth method over the weekend.

Written by Ashleigh Prowse, Scoliosis Physiotherapist

Val completed his training back in November 2023 and has been successfully treating patient with Scoliosis and Scheuermann's kyphosis since.

Our incredible Exercise Physiologist Belle who delivers our curve-specific exercise programs travelled to Melbourne over the week to complete a 3 day training practical in scoliosis and hyper-kyphosis specific exercise as per Scolibalance.

Principal Physiotherapist Ashleigh will be presenting for the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics 2023 Conference in Cairns in August 2023!

Posture is more and more becoming over-looked, especially in the “pain science” world. If we find someone has pain in their spine it is...

Have you been prescribed a spinal conditioning program but never improved? Are you perplexed by your pain that wont go away? Have you...

Our principal physiotherapist Ashleigh will be travelling to Melbourne next week for Spine Week and the SOSORT convention.

Our clinic is pleased to be assisting University of Queensland

Ashleigh our Director and Principal Physiotherapist will be presenting on Scoliosis and similar spinal conditions for the Australian Physiotherapy Association specifically Paediatric and Musculoskeletal groups whose membership consists mostly of Australia's registered Physiotherapists.