Scoliosis Treatment

Scoliosis is a complex multifactorial three-dimensional (3D) spinal deformity. For

this reason, physical therapy for scoliosis requires a 3D approach to address the

curve from all angles and will take into account the different types of the condition.

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Schroth method is one of the most well-known, evidence based physiotherapy

approaches for the management of scoliosis. It consist of specific physiotherapeutic

exercises that are based on 3D auto-correction of the spine, stabilisation in

correction and patients education to maintain the corrected posture during the

activities of daily living.

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The method aims to:

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• Prevent scoliosis from advancing or to partially correct it.

• Improve pain levels and spine appearance.

• Improve breathing function

• Improve patient’s quality of life.

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Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and

Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) support that the management of patients with

scoliosis cobb angle less than 25°, should involve only physiotherapy scoliosis

specific exercises (PSSE).