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Equipment We Use

Equipment We Use​

Using good quality equipment can help you along your road to recovery. Below is a list of equipment we recommend to our patients.

Scoliosis Equipment

stall bars

Stall Bars

The main piece of exercise equipment for Schroth Method exercises. These are well built and allow you to perform the same exercises as in the clinic.

Doorway Pull-up Bar

Doorway Pull-up Bar

These pull up bars can be used for a variety of scoliosis exercises. If you are not able to do a full stall bar set, this is great option.

Gait Belt

Gait Belt

Belts like these are used to anchor the pelvis while doing Schroth Method exercises. The can be found in a variety of colors and sizes.

strap

Strap

In the clinic, we use a climbing strap to anchor the belt to the wall. It can be attached to a table leg, bed frame, or anything else that is sturdy.

bean bags

Bean Bags

We use bean or rice bags to help with corrections in the Schroth Method. These are usually a few different sizes, but these can be stacked to make larger or smaller.

stool

Stool

In the Schroth Method, there are a few exercises that use a small stool to keep the leg up. This stool is a good height for most people and is sturdy.

yoga matt

Yoga Mat

Many Schroth Method exercises are done lying on the floor. If your floor is not soft, it is nice to have a good yoga mat to cushion the floor.

half foam roller

Half Foam Roll

Depending on your curve pattern, exercises in the Schroth Method utilize a half foam roll for support. This is a good quality roll that is not too long.

Spri Band

Spri Band

Quite a few exercises in the Schroth Method involve hanging. Looping this Spri Band around the bar can help to lessen the pressure on your hands.

Upright Go 2

Upright Go 2

Posture is a very important part of scoliosis treatment. Retraining a forward posture can be especially helpful. This device is designed for that.

Oak Dowel

Oak Dowel

Using a dowel along with the stretch strap and door anchor allows you to perform hanging exercises with minimal affect to existing door frames or structures.

Door Anchor

Door Anchor

Door anchors for use with the stretch strap and dowel help to hold secure when doing Schroth specific exercises. They can also be used to anchor the strap when sidelying.

Stretch Strap

Stretch Strap

This stretch strap can be used for the hanging exercises with Schroth but can also be used for anchoring the pelvis with the gait belt. It is also great for stretching.

General Physical Therapy Equipment

Resistance Loops

Resistance Loops

We use loop bands for a variety of things. Hip strengthening, shoulder stability, and many other things can be treated with these.

Exercise Ball

Exercise Ball

Sometimes called a yoga ball or physio ball, these are great! The ball creates some instability to increase muscle activity and strength.

Foam Roll

Foam Roll

One of our favorite ways to stretch and open up posture. These can also be used to roll out knots in the muscles. Essential for most conditions.

Resistance Bands

Resistance Bands

We use these a lot in therapy. If you don't have free weights, or even if you do, these make a great addition to a home gym setup.

Ice Packs

Ice Packs

These are great quality ice packs that will last. They stay flexible, even when they are fresh out of the freezer. Variety of sizes.

Heating Pads

Heating Pads

This is a great quality heating pad that will give you relief. You can use this on sore muscles, tightness, and many other things.

Theracane

Theracane

Using this tool, you can work out those tight knots on yourself. A great way to maintain relaxed muscles and self treat.

TENS Unit

TENS Unit

A nice, inexpensive, little TENS unit that can help to relieve pain. These are used in therapy and help to distract your body from the pain.

KT Tape

KT Tape

Kinesiology tape is used to support structures on the body and provide relief to injury. We use it a lot in the clinic and you can too.

Balance Pad

Balance Pad

Standing on a soft surface can help to improve balance. This is the same pad we use in the clinic to treat balance issues.

Blood Pressure Cuff

Blood Pressure Cuff

We use blood pressure cuffs to provide feedback for core exercise. Using this, we can identify and train weakness to improve back pain.

TRX

TRX

TRX straps are a great way to get exercise at home. We use them in the clinic to use body weight to minimize the need for weights.

Biofreeze

Biofreeze

If you are looking for pain relief without pain medication, this is it. It has a cooling effect and sensation that helps reduce pain.

Bosu Ball

Bosu Ball

The bosu is a great way to improve balance and muscle activation in a variety of exercises. One of the best balance trainers out there.

Leukotape

Leukotape

This kind of tape is used to support the knee or back. The benefit is that is has no elasticity and maintains support.

Cover Roll

Cover Roll

This tape is used with Leukotape to protect the skin and help it to adhere as well. It is very sticky and can be used by itself as well.

Shoulder Pulley

Shoulder Pulley

Pulleys can be really helpful after shoulder surgery as well as with certain shoulder conditions. These go over a door.

Hand Putty

Hand Putty

Putty is a great way to build and strength. Grip strength is essential in life and this can help with many other motions as well.

Flex Bar

Flex Bar

Tennis elbow and other forearm conditions can really be helped by strengthening. This bar helps to get eccentric strengthening.

Balance Disc

Balance Disc

Challenging balance helps it to improve. This disc is a great way to start improving your balance by challenging stability.

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