Advance Physical Therapy

Certified Postural Restoration Center · Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

Certified Postural Restoration Center · Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

Adolescent and Adult Scoliosis Advanced Treatment Certification

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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
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
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
Lisa Mangino, PT, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
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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 is a physical therapist owned practice offering quality rehabilitation to clients in Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Cary and surrounding areas of the Triangle in North Carolina.

Our therapists are highly experienced in traditional physical therapy techniques and have specialized expertise in a variety of areas including Postural Restoration, Manual Therapy, Counterstrain, Schroth based Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Orthotics and Personal Training.

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