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All Scoliosis Braces Are Not The Same. You Be The Judge…

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May 2, 2016
[…] PT, PRC Advanced Schroth Certified) and I (Lisa Mangino PT, PRC, Advanced Schroth Certified) at Advance Physical Therapy are seeing the positive effects that a good scoliosis brace can have on the growing spine of patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). The wonderful thing about a rigid brace, for both night time and/or day time […]

14th International Meeting of Scientific Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Treatment (“SOSORT”)

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May 13, 2019
2019 SOSORT was the 14th international meeting of the Scientific Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Treatment (“SOSORT”). This year’s location was in the heart of San Franciscos’s bustling downtown. Educational courses, research presentations and highlighted speakers were scheduled in rapid succession. Susan Henning, Lisa Mangino and Molly Miller were in attendance, representing Advance Physical Therapy, […]

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July 15, 2025
[…] National Scoliosis Center (www.nationalscoliosiscenter.com). The former president of SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment), Luke has been specializing in scoliosis and making the Rigo Cheneau brace for almost 30 years. I knew I was lucky enough to have him within driving distance. The experience was welcoming and positive. He allows the kids to […]

Reese’s Scoliosis Journey

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August 12, 2025
[…] National Scoliosis Center (www.nationalscoliosiscenter.com). The former president of SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment), Luke has been specializing in scoliosis and making the Rigo Cheneau brace for almost 30 years. I knew I was lucky enough to have him within driving distance. The experience was welcoming and positive. He allows the kids to […]

Treatment of Scoliosis: 2018 International Recommendations

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May 9, 2018
[…] avoiding curve progression. 2). It is also now commonly understood that bracing and scoliosis specific exercises are effective interventions in the treatment of scoliosis. The Rigo Cheneau brace and the French ART brace (not presently available in the US) have been studied extensively and have been found to give very good results. 3). Bracing accompanied […]

Early Detection of Scoliosis Leads to Early Effective Treatment

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March 4, 2024
[…] component, and it was not surprising that she also had scoliosis. Because her curve was found earlier in her growth, she was able to benefit from a brace as well as physical therapy. These conservative treatments, along with her diligent attitude toward her PT program, kept her surgery-free and with visible curve reduction. Tate’s passion […]

Advance Physical Therapy Treatment Featured at International Scoliosis Society Meeting

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May 16, 2014
Wow!  This has been an exciting week for Advance Physical Therapy and for a spotlight on our approach to conservative spine and scoliosis management.  Advance Physical Therapy’s co-owner Susan Henning PT, PRC is a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of scoliosis management, was invited to present her work on the powerful combination of Schroth […]

What to expect during your ACL rehabilitation

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September 30, 2011
[…] Healing Chart Days 7-10 Goal: Protect the graft Promote healing Reduce swelling and pain Restore knee range of motion Teach appropriate weight bearing using crutches. Wear knee brace Issue neuromuscular electrical stimulation unit for quadriceps strengthening. Weeks 2-4 Goal: Full knee extension Knee flexion passive range of motion should be 90 degrees. Ability to actively […]

Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)

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August 17, 2016
SOSORT is an international scientific research society dedicated to furthering the most effective treatment of scoliosis by conservative methods. This society, made up of MD’s, PT’s and Orthotists meets yearly. SOSORT 2016 took place in May in Banff, Canada. This year’s meeting was specifically organized as a joint meeting with IRSSD (International Research Society of […]

Teeth, Vision, Posture, Neck, Body Tension and Pain

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June 5, 2025
[…] our teeth touching influences our weight shift and body/ground sense when upright.  Our PT’s will commonly ask patients about their dental history with questions. “Have you had braces or Invisalign?” “Do you have a cross bite?” “Do you have excessive tooth crowding?”  “Do you clench or grind your teeth?” As Postural Restoration Certified PT’s […]

Video Library: Squat

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September 19, 2023
[…] whether it’s the knees, back, or hips. This tends to show up in a few different ways. People with back issues usually arch their low back and brace themselves, in an attempt to limit motion in their spine. Others with knee issues push their butts back, in order to prevent their knees from drifting forward. […]

Molly Miller, DPT Schroth Certified

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February 15, 2018
We are proud to announce the recent Schroth Certification of Molly Miller, the newest addition to the Advance Physical Therapy team. Molly is now certified in the Schroth-based Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) Method for scoliosis rehabilitation of adolescents. Molly Miller, PT, DPT braved the cold and completed a 10-day intensive course in Wisconsin […]

Scoliosis: 2017 Year in Review

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January 3, 2018
Scoliosis and spinal deformity were easily “key words” for Advance Physical Therapy in 2017.  In the past year we have immersed ourselves beyond our specialized patient treatments. We have moved into the realms of writing and teaching about our unique and powerful approach to scoliosis.  This summer, our chapter in the international publication: “Innovations in […]

Treating Scoliosis Conservatively: Getting the Message Out

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March 7, 2016
Last month, our own Lisa Mangino PT, DPT, PCS, C/NDT, PRC was invited to Fayettville NC to present on “Current Concepts in 3 Dimensional Conservative Management of Scoliosis”. The objectives of the presentation were to help therapists gain an understanding of body imbalances related to scoliosis, to learn about scoliosis measurement tools and x-rays, and […]

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