Hmmmmmm..... How did I know that response was coming? I'm sorry it doesn't meet your standards. SI was not developed as a means to treat scoliosis... the brace was. However, SI was developed to address a variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions utilizing a premise containing principles and concepts that were not seen at the time, and even now for that matter. It also specifically targeted its effect on a substance known as fascia, which at the time was virtually ignored by the medical community and seen as nothing more than 'packing material' for the important stuff. Dr. Rolf, working as a biochemist found this to not be the reality and thus focused her efforts on discovering more about this substance and developed a method of working with it and exposed the importance of gravity in the whole equation. We now know ('we' being scientists, M.D.s, researchers, etc) that fascia plays a significant role in human development, function, dysfunction and disease. It posesses communicative properties that exist both in combination with and seperate from the nervous system. It also has redefined our knowledge and portrayal of cellular structure and function.
If you think I'm nuts about this then check it out for yourself... http://fascia2007.com/
There are a wide array of applications for its use and has proven this fact in numerous studies. Yes, they do exist on a variety of other topics.... just not yet performed on the one you're personally interested in. But that's not to say that it isn't effective at times for it, or at least for the painful conditions associated with scoliosis. The work has shown itself effective in many instances for many conditions without formal studies as well. I don't mind if you don't care for things that don't have studies to back them up, but to make the assumption that it's worthless is a bit far fetched and completely unsubstantiated. You're just choosing not to look at the information I provided because you don't want to admit that it is willing to undergo scientific scrutiny, and it is a legitimate profession that has achieved some pretty astonishing results with people. You just want to discredit me and SI... Why, I don't know... ???
Even today, many Doctors don't pay much attention to, nor do they know anything about fascia and its properties/importance/role. Their ignorance on the topic does not mean that it isn't important, just that they are busy with other things and don't have the time, interest or awareness to find out. Just like the SI community may not have a scoliosis study on the top of its list of priorities.
Are there studies to back up regular PT/Physiotherapy, Yoga ,Pilates, gymnastics, swimming, etc. as viable, effective and safe methods of adjunct treatments or exercise? Then why are they often promoted for use?
A scoliosis surgeon recently told one of my clients with scoliosis to do Pilates... How can he offer such advice without studies that deem it safe and effective?
If you think I'm nuts about this then check it out for yourself... http://fascia2007.com/
There are a wide array of applications for its use and has proven this fact in numerous studies. Yes, they do exist on a variety of other topics.... just not yet performed on the one you're personally interested in. But that's not to say that it isn't effective at times for it, or at least for the painful conditions associated with scoliosis. The work has shown itself effective in many instances for many conditions without formal studies as well. I don't mind if you don't care for things that don't have studies to back them up, but to make the assumption that it's worthless is a bit far fetched and completely unsubstantiated. You're just choosing not to look at the information I provided because you don't want to admit that it is willing to undergo scientific scrutiny, and it is a legitimate profession that has achieved some pretty astonishing results with people. You just want to discredit me and SI... Why, I don't know... ???
Even today, many Doctors don't pay much attention to, nor do they know anything about fascia and its properties/importance/role. Their ignorance on the topic does not mean that it isn't important, just that they are busy with other things and don't have the time, interest or awareness to find out. Just like the SI community may not have a scoliosis study on the top of its list of priorities.
Are there studies to back up regular PT/Physiotherapy, Yoga ,Pilates, gymnastics, swimming, etc. as viable, effective and safe methods of adjunct treatments or exercise? Then why are they often promoted for use?
A scoliosis surgeon recently told one of my clients with scoliosis to do Pilates... How can he offer such advice without studies that deem it safe and effective?
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