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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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Treatment of Scoliosis: 2018 International Recommendations

May 9, 2018 by Susan Henning

The international community came together this April 2018 to review current best practices and international recommendations for conservative treatment of scoliosis. Dubrovnik, Croatia, a beautiful, ancient city on the Mediterranean coast, was the wonderful site of this year’s SOSORT gathering.  SOSORT, the Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment, is dedicated to the aim of… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: bracing in scoliosis, conservative treatment of scoliosis, current best practices scoliosis, evidence in scoliosis, postural restoration for scoliosis, Schroth based therapy, treatment of scoliosis

Got Scoliosis? You’re Not Alone!!

August 2, 2017 by Jean Massé

Scoliosis: Girls and boys experience scoliosis at about the same rate, most often during their early teenage years. Girls, however, are far more likely to experience larger spine curvatures requiring, x-rays, therapy, bracing and sometimes surgery. This can add a lot of stress, fear and confusion to an already challenging time of life. Often kids… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: community events, Curvy Girls, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: curvy girls, non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, scoliosis, scoliosis bracing, scoliosis support groups

67 year old female with a 52 degree lumbar curve due to scoliosis….

October 4, 2015 by Jean Massé

The following is a recent testimonial from a patient who traveled from Wilmington to Advance Physical Therapy in Chapel Hill for treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis: I have a smaller thoracic curve and kyphosis as well. I have tried different physical therapists, acupuncture, massage and exercise but nothing worked for the pain I was experiencing… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration Tagged With: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, back pain, Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, conservative management scoliosis, conservative treatment for scoliosis, conservative treatment of scoliosis, exercise for scoliosis, postural restoration, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, Schroth Method, scoliosis

Scoliosis and Helping Aging Spines Lengthen

August 18, 2015 by Jean Massé

Because our scoliosis approach is quite unique, we often have clients come in from out of town and stay for several days of intensive therapy.  On a recent “intensive” situation like this, a patient wrote the following description of her experiences and initial outcome: “I’ve tried so many therapies and treatments for my scoliosis and… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis, scoliosis intensive program Tagged With: adult treatment for scoliosis, exercise for back pain, exercise for scoliosis, non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, postural restoration, postural restoration and scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based scoliosis rehabilitation, Schroth based therapy, scoliosis

The efficacy of three-dimensional Schroth exercises in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomised controlled clinical trial

July 27, 2015 by Jean Massé

It is always affirming to see support in the literature for the changes we see case by case at Advance Physical Therapy every day. Recently, a randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of professionally administered, 3 dimensional Schroth exercise program for the treatment of scoliosis. I think there are two key points… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: blog, Postural Restoration, posture, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis, scoliosis intensive program Tagged With: Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, conservative treatment scoliosis, exercise for scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based scoliosis rehabilitation, Schroth based therapy, scoliosis

Schroth based Scoliosis Treatment in the Physical Therapy World

April 8, 2015 by Susan Henning

On 3/19/15, Jean Masse, PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, ATC, was invited to speak to the UNC Physical Therapy Class of 2017 about scoliosis. Jean gave an eloquent and enlightening presentation to these students, inviting them to explore rehabilitation techniques utilized in Europe for nearly 100 years, but only recognized in the US beginning in 2008…. Continue Reading →

Filed Under: blog, classes, community events, Education, people, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: conservative management scoliosis, conservative treatment of scoliosis, physical therapy for scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, scoliosis, scoliosis specific exercise

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

Advance Physical Therapy Treatment Featured at International Scoliosis Society Meeting

May 16, 2014 by Susan Henning

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… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: announcements, people, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, bracing scoliosis, conservative treatment scoliosis, Jean Masse Scoliosis, Lisa Mangino Scoliosis, New York Times Scoliosis, postural restoration scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, Schroth Method, Shroth based physical therapy, SOSORT, Susan Henning Scoliosis

Cutting Edge is Old News for Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis

April 25, 2014 by Susan Henning

I have spent the last year intensively studying, practicing and developing treatment for scoliosis using Postural Restoration and Schroth based Methodologies.  Scoliosis is diagnosed when a 10 degree curvature of the spine is present.  Since few U.S. pediatricians or spine surgeons are aware of the rehabilitation potential for scoliosis commonly utilized in Europe, families are… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: people, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis, screens Tagged With: conservative treatment of scoliosis, early treatment scoliosis, effective treatment of scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, Schroth Method, scoliosis

Susan Henning PT, PRC to Present on Scoliosis at National Symposium

April 9, 2014 by Susan Henning

  Our own Susan Henning PT, PRC has been doing groundbreaking work towards improving the lives of people with scoliosis.  Susan combines the Postural Restoration approach and Schroth based principles of spinal correction.  She has had dramatic clinical results and has been asked to share her unique approach with other experts and practitioners in the… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: announcements, people, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: Global, kyphoscoliosis, kyphosis, postural restoration, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, Schroth Method, scoliosis

Scoliosis and Schroth Method of exercises:

January 6, 2014 by Susan Henning

This is a patient testimonial offered by the parent of a current patient at Advance Physical Therapy: C is a (13 yr old female) who had a scoliosis upper curve of 51 degrees and lower one of 45 degrees in Jan 2013. Two top Ortho surgeons in Raleigh both recommended surgery ASAP. We felt that… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: blog, General, people, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: conservative management scoliosis, conservative treatment for scoliosis, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, scoliosis, scoliosis therapy

Another APT Therapist Certified in Schroth-Based Scoliosis Rehabilitation

October 7, 2013 by Lisa Mangino

    The most recent class of physical therapists certified in Schroth-based scoliosis rehabilitation at Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Inc. with instructors Beth Orthwein, PT, and Beth Jannsen PT (front row).  Our pediatric PT, Lisa Mangino, is in the second row on the left.   As she returns to work after spending 9 days in Steven’s Point… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: announcements, people, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: conservative management scoliosis, conservative treatment for scoliosis, pediatric physical therapy for scoliosis, pediatric schroth therapist, physical therapy scoliosis, PT scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, Schroth Method

Screening Children for Scoliosis

September 13, 2013 by Jean Massé

What do we look for? Does the child have natural curves at the back of the neck, middle and lower back?  The start of scoliosis is often marked by a flattening or increase in spinal curvatures, before a more obvious sideways curve develops. When the child bends forward is there:  a flattening between the shoulder… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Education, General, outreach, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, conservative management scoliosis, conservative treatment for scoliosis, postural restoration and scoliosis, postural restoration scoliosis, Schroth based therapy, scoliosis, scoliosis bracing, scoliosis exercise program, scoliosis screening

Scoliosis and Schroth-based Method of exercises

August 30, 2013 by Susan Henning

These are the experiences from one of our families seeing us for the treatment of their teenage child’s scoliosis: “C (13 yr old female) had a scoliosis upper curve of 51 degrees and lower one of 45 degrees in Jan 2013. Two top Ortho surgeons in Raleigh both recommended surgery ASAP. We felt that surgery… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: people, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, back pain, bracing for scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, Schroth Method, scoliosis, scoliosis pain

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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