Schroth Immersion Program
What is the Schroth Immersion Program?
Advanced Care Scoliosis Schroth Immersion program is ideal for those individuals who live out of our area and are unable to attend regular weekly sessions to learn the Schroth method. Our Immersion program is a total of 10 hours over the course of 4 days. This program length/duration can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the patient. The ultimate goal of Immersion is to learn the Schroth method as well as other scoliosis specific exercises and be independent with a specific program that is designed based on the individual’s curve type. Prior to the start of the Immersion program the most recent X-ray CD is required to first analyze the spine and assist with curve classification. Ideally the X-ray CD can be mailed to our office. Upon arriving on the first day a detailed clinical evaluation is performed.
A typical Immersion program is as follows:
Day 1: 2.5 hours
- Clinical Evaluation/Radiological evaluation-explanation of findings
- Education on Scoliosis including history and pathomechanism of the disease.
- Education on the Schroth method including history, evolution, and overall concepts
- Begin basic Schroth concepts such as auto elongation and active self correction techniques based on curve type.
Day 2: 2.5 hours
- Begin manual therapy techniques as needed
- Schroth exercises: semi-hang; positions 1 & 2 ( patient pre-edcuation, patient performance and then video of patient performing the 2 exercises)
- SEAS exercises and development of active self correction in sitting and standing ( video of performance)
- Time for questions and answers
Day 3: 2.5 hours
- Manual therapy techniques as needed
- Schroth positions 3 & 4; continuation of SEAS active self correction in varied positions and surfaces ( video of all positions and exercises)
- Time for questions and answers
Day 4: 2.5 hours
- Manual therapy techniques as needed
- Schroth positions 5 and advanced exercises as appropriate; continuation of SEAS active self correction in varied positions and surfaces ( video of all positions and exercises)
- Time for questions and answers
- Provision of Scoliosis Exercises Spreadsheet for home use and continuation of the program taught. This is a spreadsheet of all the exercises appropriate for the patient based and the clinical and the radiological evaluation. This will assist in organization of the home program
- Patient and family will be provided links to all equipment that will be needed for home use.
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