Advance Physical Therapy

Advance Physical Therapy

Certified Postural Restoration Center · C2 Advanced Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

Certified Postural Restoration Center · C2 Advanced Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

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Scoliosis: From Vicious to Virtuous Cycle- Part I

March 19, 2015 by Susan Henning

As mentioned in my previous blog, the vicious cycle concept has been researched and developed by Dr. Ian Stokes. Simply stated, it describes how environmental and physiological factors contribute to the progression of a curvature once that curve has passed a certain limit. About 25 degrees is the generally acknowledged tipping point. What are these… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration, Scoliosis Tagged With: back pain, conservative treatment for scoliosis, exercise for scoliosis, non-surgical management scoliosis, non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, physical therapy for scoliosis, Schroth, scoliosis, spine pain

When to start treatment for scoliosis?

May 28, 2014 by Susan Henning

It is generally agreed that scoliosis is diagnosed when a curve of 10 degrees Cobb angle or greater is identified. Curves under 20 – 25 degrees are considered chaotic – that is – whether or not the curve will progress cannot be accurately determined. Once a curve reaches 25 degrees Cobb angle, it is likely… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: articles, blog, Education, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, conservative management scoliosis, non-surgical management scoliosis, postural restoration, Postural Restoration in Scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, Schroth Method, scoliosis, scoliosis exercise program

A Patients Perspective on Managing Her Scoliosis

December 21, 2013 by Susan Henning

61 Year Old Female with Scoliosis I have been working with Susan Henning since the autumn of 2010.  I am a 61 year old female whose scoliosis was diagnosed at the age of ten during a pediatric check up.  I was most fortunate to avoid back surgery since my spinal growth stopped at about twelve… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: blog, General, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: non-surgical management scoliosis, Nova Scheller, postural restoration, Schroth, Schroth Method, scoliosis, Susan Henning

Schroth-based Scoliosis Rehabilitation Comes to Advance Physical Therapy

May 13, 2013 by Jean Massé

Wow!  Susan and I just got back from 10 days of intensive training at Scoliosis Rehab, Inc in Stevens Point Wisconsin.  We spent over 65 hours learning the Schroth-based Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Method (BSPTS).  This 40 year old clinic in Spain is directed by Dr. Manuel Rigo MD, PhD, a world renowned professor… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: announcements, people, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis, scoliosis intensive program Tagged With: Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, conservative management scoliosis, non-surgical management scoliosis, Schroth, 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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