What is a session like?
The Schroth therapist works with the patient one on one for 60 minute sessions. The therapist guides the patient through the exercises using tactile cues, verbal cues, and visual feedback so the patient can learn how their body looks and feels performing the corrective exercises. This better enables patients to incorporate the corrections into their daily activities. Exercises are performed in various positions using props to facilitate the corrective posture.
The patient must perform a home exercise program 30 minutes, 5 days a week, to achieve and maintain maximal results.
It usually takes 10-20 sessions for a patient to be independent in the Schroth method. At that time the patients is discharged on a home program and asked to follow up in 2-3 months to review the exercises and advance the program.
Initial Evaluation Session:
- 60-90 minutes
- Medical and family history review
- Musculoskeletal evaluation
- X-ray review and assessment
- Posture assessment with photographs
- Scoliosis education for patient and family
- Individualized exercise session with a Schroth certified Physical Therapist working one on one with the patient
- Initiation of a home exercise program
- Education about safely performing daily activities
- Coordination with orthotist and adaptation to brace wear as needed
To prepare for an initial visit:
- Send digital X-rays one week prior to your visit so they may be evaluated before your session
- Most recent Physician’s report
- Wear a sports bra or bikini top without a T back and shorts or leggings
- Bring your brace and any orthotics if applicable
- Bring a phone or camera to photograph and/or video your home program
Follow up treatment sessions will review the exercises and postural corrections from the previous sessions and advance the program as appropriate.