Schroth clinical studies

[tonibunny]

The above is the interpretation of the Baltimore Sun's article by a CLEAR Institute chiropractor called Will Kalla. Here is the original article in the newspaper itself - the doctor seems to be an advocate of traditional methods. Remember that "symptoms" can include pain and stiffness, which we all know exercise can help with

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[bas2101]

"Quackwatch didn't dismiss Schroth."

Perhaps not outright, but when searching Schroth on their site, a textbook scoliosis treatment page come up with some pretty misleading and blatantly wrong information:

"Curvatures that measures between 10 and 20 degrees bear watching. These behave much the same as those under 10 degrees (and thus would cause no problem later in life), except that they may progress during growth. Therefore, if a patient has finished growing and has a curve less than 20 degrees, no further treatment or follow-up is needed."

"Treatment options include bracing and surgery. Bracing works well for curves of up to 45 degrees. The smaller the curve, the more effective the brace. Beyond 45 degrees, a brace will be ineffective, and surgery is the treatment of choice."

"The mainstay of scoliosis management is early detection. If the curve progresses to the point that treatment is needed, a brace is prescribed. In 90% of such cases, a brace will work very well."

This is scary stuff, and was written by an orthopedic surgeon, not specializing in scoliosis-clearly. Which is why I would not use Quackwatch as part of the scoliosis solution.

[Bigbluefrog]

Originally Posted by tonibunny

The above is the interpretation of the Baltimore Sun's article by a CLEAR Institute chiropractor called Will Kalla. Here is the original article in the newspaper itself - the doctor seems to be an advocate of traditional methods. Remember that "symptoms" can include pain and stiffness, which we all know exercise can help with

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Exactly, It makes sense to do the exercises. So why isn't that part of the solution instead of watch and wait?

If you correct posture and movements with the back to help align the and elongate the spine. The derotation of the spine gets tricky and the brace and PT would be beneficial.

The obvious is the spine is very dynamic and movable. If the problem lies with neurological and physiological it only makes sense to correct the brains preconception of positioning along with realigning the spine manually and hopefully avoid surgery.

Wondering who has done PT or Schroth? The evidence is that by doing the correct type of exercises improves the quality of life.

[tonibunny]

I guess I was trying to say that most (sensible) types of physical exercise can help with pain and stiffness, whether you have scoliosis or not Here in the UK, if you have those symptoms you can be referred for general physio on the NHS. I've done that when I've needed it on occasion and it has helped enormously, but I keep fit and do a lot of exercise myself (cycling, swimming and mountain climbing) so I don't have too much trouble with pain anymore and my quality of life is certainly improved.

I have a couple of friends who have reported that Schroth has helped them to manage scoliosis pain and to build their core stability muscles so they stand taller and look better posturally. They can't tell if they would have had similar results if they had had the same amount of ordinary physio in the same intense timescale, but they're very happy that they tried it

[Bigbluefrog]

I would have to agree, we need a study showing the results...so we can get insurance coverage. This is what is needed to make the medical world take notice.
Studies that I would love to read up on would be Spinecor...long term results..independent study not related to the company or with financial interest.
Schroth , physical therapy...and another in conjunction with the brace. chenaeu brace.

I have to believe there is more than just surgery out there.

the brace theory makes some sense, but its not complete. The one thing that was mentioned about Spinecor is the fact the brace wraps around the shoulders and legs. This may restrict elongation of the spine. anyone have input on that?

Of course if the degree is at a point and surgery is the only answer, I would still hesitate because of the seriousness of surgery...it always hard to make that choice.

currently we are waiting and watching... stopped doing schroth due to cost out of pocket was substantial.

We will be focusing on her diabetes, starting pump therapy this month.

I don't like waiting...hoping that her scoliosis doesn't progress significantly