What is Scoliosis Specific
Integrated Exercise?
When managing Scoliosis conditions at Baseline Health, our physiotherapists employ the Schroth Method - an evidence-based approach for treating scoliosis. This method combines various forms of exercise and has been shown to effectively manage the further progression of spinal curvatures.
The Schroth Method emphases:
active spinal correction
breathing techniques
spinal elongation
pelvic alignment
side-shift movements
core stabilisation
isometric muscular contractions
A scoliosis is a three -dimensional spinal deformity that affects not only the frontal plane but also the sagittal and transverse planes. Approximately 80–90% of scoliosis cases are idiopathic, meaning of uncertain origin, and can be present in various segments of the spine. Scoliosis are also more commonly seen in adolescents aged 10 to 18, with girls being affected more frequently than boys.
Because a scoliosis affects a person’s spine 3-dimensionally, there are more severe cases where the spinal curvature might distort the orientation of their ribs, causing uneven shoulder and hip levels and facilitating the development of muscle imbalances in their bodies.
We visualize and explain this to our patients through:
Physical examinations
X-ray imaging
Postural Photography
Because we know that scoliosis can affect our patients in at least 2 other ways:
They face a higher risk of injury during physical activities due to the spinal deformity and muscular imbalance. Severe cases have been known to cause breathing difficulty, chest pains and digestion impediments.
Psychosocially, they can be affected due to the visual appearance of asymmetry in their body’s structure.
They are given more frequent follow-up consultations, both online and in person, to support them through their rehabilitation process.