Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises based on Schroth delivered in a group

Group Therapy is "Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise Therapy" (PSSE) based on Schroth principles, delivered in a group setting, the program still remains tailored to each individual and their curve.  It is a great cost-effective way to build from your one on one therapy sessions, continue to improve your technique and integrate the concepts of correction into exercise. It also helps improve results, maintains a routine with your program for long-term management, and is a great way to meet others on a similar journey and build a support network.

 

Our group therapy is taken by only experienced Physiotherapists with training in PSSE, sessions are up to 1 instructor to 4 people, and is taken in our start of the art space fitted with specific equipment including Schroth ladders, poles, trunk positioning props to bring alignment to the spine.

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Group therapy focuses on your individual three-dimensional scoliosis-specific exercise program using the following techniques: 

• Elongation: Lengthen the spine towards neutral, sometimes using traction straps and ladders to assist

• Corrective Breathing/Expansion Techniques: Open up areas of the ribs that are constrained due to the scoliosis.

• De-torsioning: Using wedges and props to assist the spine towards neutral 

• Strengthening: Improving strength in your new and improved alignment which helps to manage and treat pain, increase function and quality of life

• Integration into functional movements and life activities 

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We offer in-person and online group classes for patients with scoliosis and kyphosis, classes are age appropriate.

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Sessions are only to be joined after you have attended Initial assessment and completed a minimum of 3 one-on-one sessions.

 

Groups are claimable on private health insurance.