At 10, I was diagnosed with scoliosis and wore a back brace for 5 years and started physical therapy the same year. Now, I no longer wear the brace, but continue with physical therapy to strengthen my back. Having scoliosis made an impact on me, which positively affected who I am today. I have also taken an interest in learning more about scoliosis, and am now conducting a survey.

If you have worn or wear a back brace, please complete my survey.  It will be very helpful and will contribute to current research on scoliosis, and the results could be used to impact doctors, physical therapists, and families to help them understand scoliosis from a different perspective. The survey is anonymous and only takes five minutes.

I would much appreciate if you could please spare your time to take this survey. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at ncbyskosh@aol.com

Thank you!

Link to the anonymous survey: http://scoliosissurvey.questionpro.com/

Scoliosis Rehab, Inc has branched out and successfully offered it’s first remote C1 certification course.  Beth Janssen, SRI co-owner and BSPTS instructor, traveled to Dallas, Texas to instruct a wonderful group of physical therapists who joined together at Texas Shriners Hospital for Children, November 27-December 6, 2012.  Congratulations to our newest graduates of the BSPTS!  These therapists join a select group of physical therapists certified in non-surgical, three-dimensional treatment for scoliosis and other spinal abnormalities upon successful completion of their training.

We  extend a special thank you to the staff of Texas Shriners Hospital for Children for their wonderful support, hospitality and logistical management, as well as the patients and families who participated in training the new Schroth therapists.

We also want to extend a special thank you to the patients and families who participated in training future Schroth therapists.  The patients received community service hours for their time, dedication and contributions to advancing Schroth training in the US.

Standing: Beth Janssen (SRI Co-Owner and BSPTS Instructor), Gaylin Lucas (WA), Lynne Lombard (MI), Prachi Bakarania (NY) and Patti Orthwein (SRI BSPTS Instructor)

Scoliosis Rehab offers these suggestions for minimizing radiation exposure for children who require scoliosis monitoring:

• Ask the physician to measure the deviations with a scoliometer before referring to x-ray
• Demand lead or metal shields on breast and reproductive organs
• Make sure the patient’s back is toward the x-ray beam
• Ask the radiology technician to use a filter (sometimes called a wedge)
• Have the patient stand at least 6 feet from the machine
• Ask the radiology department to use a narrow beam machine
• Ask the radiology department to use fast conventional or rare-earth films (because you don’t need highest resolution to calculate cobb angles)

Remember: YOU are your child’s BEST advocate

Courtesy of Scoliosis Rehab, Inc.

Be part of an elite group of physical therapy professionals in the US and worldwide who are BSPTS Schroth certified!

Beth gave two talks:  “Taking Back Control Over Your Body: An Introduction to the Schroth Method” on Friday morning and then “Taking Care of Your Fused Spine” on Friday afternoon.  Beth and Ronnie had a wonderful time and are grateful for all of the wonderful connections, stories and hope as a result of the conference.

We also want to extend a special thank you to the patients and families who participated in training future Schroth therapists.  The patients received community service hours for their time, dedication and contributions to advancing Schroth training in the US.

Standing: Liz Penn (NY), Brenda Kocher (FL), Amy Faught (IL), Sandy Turner (MD), Amy McDowell (IL), Emily Heah Boey Lee (Malaysia)

Sitting: Patti Orthwein (SRI BSPTS Instructor) and Beth Janssen (SRI Co-Owner and BSPTS Instructor)

From the website:

You can view this year’s PSA here.

Join Scoliosis Rehab in recognizing the importance of early diagnosis and the conservative management of scoliosis.  Help spread the word!

We also want to extend a special thank you to the patients and families who participated in training future Schroth therapists.  The patients received community service hours for their time, dedication and contributions to advancing Schroth training in the US.

Standing: Laura Terheggen (TX), Tal Landa (NY), Kevin Olds (TN), Martha Quijano (NJ), and Jasmine Loke Kay Yin (Malaysia)

Sitting: Patti Orthwein (SRI BSPTS Instructor) and Beth Janssen (SRI Co-Owner and BSPTS Instructor)