I'm convinced that Dr. Weiss' program has exceptional value, having observed
overviews of similar programs at the SOSORT symposium in 2007 (and briefly observing my daughter's treatment in WI) . Schroth makes scientific sense to me because it incorporates distraction (to combat gravity), derotation forces (external-exercise, internal-breathing), and stabilization exercises. Dr. Weiss' clinic uses Cheneau bracing which makes scientific sense - how can other braces compare when they don't allow for improvement, only maintenance (i.e. there are holes in the Cheneau braces to allow for change in the desired direction). Additionally, Dr. Weiss' website suggests that it uses the gifts of other health professionals: osteopaths, etc., to expedite the goals of the program. As a P.T. I know how nearly impossible it is to gently massage or stretch a stiff T-spine into a new direction.The program is lengthy enough that behaviors are changed - didn't I learn in P.T. school that it takes 6000 repetitions to change a behavior pattern? Something like that. Anyway, I'm tentatively enrolled in the 9/09 certification program and can hardly wait to see how it all works together. Though I understand the criticism I read here about the absence of "controls" in Dr. Weiss' studies...maybe he really believes that he should "do no harm" - and in sacrificing any part of the program, he will likely harm the very children he should be helping. I have
nothing against surgery. Thank heavens it's an available, and progressively
less invasive/reliable option for so many. I have written here before that I
had hoped my daughter would have decided to have Dr. Betz's minimally invasive plan. She didn't and maybe in the end her decision will be a best one. Schroth works for now. Maybe an even better surgical option will exist
if she requires one in the future. Sorry for the rant. We are just so lucky to have excellent surgical and conservative options at this time.
overviews of similar programs at the SOSORT symposium in 2007 (and briefly observing my daughter's treatment in WI) . Schroth makes scientific sense to me because it incorporates distraction (to combat gravity), derotation forces (external-exercise, internal-breathing), and stabilization exercises. Dr. Weiss' clinic uses Cheneau bracing which makes scientific sense - how can other braces compare when they don't allow for improvement, only maintenance (i.e. there are holes in the Cheneau braces to allow for change in the desired direction). Additionally, Dr. Weiss' website suggests that it uses the gifts of other health professionals: osteopaths, etc., to expedite the goals of the program. As a P.T. I know how nearly impossible it is to gently massage or stretch a stiff T-spine into a new direction.The program is lengthy enough that behaviors are changed - didn't I learn in P.T. school that it takes 6000 repetitions to change a behavior pattern? Something like that. Anyway, I'm tentatively enrolled in the 9/09 certification program and can hardly wait to see how it all works together. Though I understand the criticism I read here about the absence of "controls" in Dr. Weiss' studies...maybe he really believes that he should "do no harm" - and in sacrificing any part of the program, he will likely harm the very children he should be helping. I have
nothing against surgery. Thank heavens it's an available, and progressively
less invasive/reliable option for so many. I have written here before that I
had hoped my daughter would have decided to have Dr. Betz's minimally invasive plan. She didn't and maybe in the end her decision will be a best one. Schroth works for now. Maybe an even better surgical option will exist
if she requires one in the future. Sorry for the rant. We are just so lucky to have excellent surgical and conservative options at this time.
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