Adolescent and Adult Scoliosis Advanced Treatment Certification

September 3, 2014 by Susan Henning

Susan Henning, Jean Masse, and Lisa Mangino have completed their advanced training in managing older adults with scoliosis. These therapists have already completed intensive training and certification (C1) in managing Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) using Schroth based Methods, from the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS).

Susan Henning PT, PRC

The high level (C2) Schroth based certification program qualifies therapists to safely work with older adults with pain, after spinal surgery including hardware fixation, and also to manage group exercise training.

Jean Masse PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, ATC

We have noticed a great need for specialized treatment in older adults with spinal pain, to address not only the asymmetry of scoliosis in a targeted way, but also to safely consider the effects of aging on the scoliotic spine, surgical fixation implications, curvature progressions, and activity modifications to help older adults better manage their pain and keep their functional mobility.

Lisa Mangino, PT, DPT, PCS, C/NDT

About Susan Henning

Susan graduated from NYU in 1986 with a BA in Physical Therapy. She worked in major medical centers first in New York City, later in San Francisco, CA. Her early interest was in neurological rehabilitation. Due to a longstanding interest in dance and movement she began studies in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in the early 90’s. She pursued training in manual physical therapy approaches including Paris, Maitland, Mulligan and Jackson. Susan is among only a handful of physical therapists in the US with advanced certifications in both the Schroth Method and Postural Restoration for non-surgical treatment of scoliosis.

Advance Physical Therapy, Advanced Physical Fitness, and Scoliosis and Postural Restoration Center are proudly owned and operated by KJC Corp. We are a local, physical therapist owned, female owned small business. We have been serving Chapel Hill, the surrounding, and now international communities! proudly since 1999. We are so grateful for your patronage and health partnership.

Our therapists are highly experienced in traditional physical therapy techniques and have specialized expertise in a variety of areas, including: Postural Restoration, Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Counterstrain, Custom Foot Orthotics, Yoga, Personal training and Small Group Fitness.