Asklepios Katharina-Schroth-Klinik
Bad Sobernheim
Intensive rehabilitation Programme for
scoliosis
by the Katharina Schroth method
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Three Dimensional Therapy for Scoliosis by the Katharina Schroth method Individual treatment for scoliosis with a well proven exercise programme (treatment according to the individual curve pattern, in groups and individual sessions with and without special exercises to elongate and derotate trunk and spine) |
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FED-Therapy - a
computer-guided compression therapy mechanical pressure against the curvatures alternating with phases of relaxation |
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Specialized respiratory care - to increase restricted breathing capacity |
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Water exercises - training programme in the special training pool |
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Introduction of our patients in basic anatomy - to understand the orthopaedic background of Scoliosis and initiate improved postural patterns |
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Introduction to the individual exercises for the home therapy |
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Individual movement strategies for everyday life activities at school, at home and in the workplace |
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Accommodation and training for parents or relatives during the in-patient treatment of a child. |
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Custom-fitted braces as an additional corrective component if needed. |
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Balneotherapy and Physical Therapy such as mud wraps, massages, medical baths, electrotherapy |
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Additional Physiotherapy and techniques (pain treatment): |
Manual Therapy (Kaltenborn, Frisch, Maitland) PNF - activation and strengthening of supporting muscles FBL – technique to allow the patient close observation of posture and movement Brügger – stabilizing technique to reduce painful strain which is often the result of a scoliotic postural pattern Chiropractice – adjustment of distorted vertebrae by manual mobilization techniques Cyriax – mobilizing techniques for muscles and joints Osteopathy – specific technique to mobilize joints and to reduce pain Mc Kenzie - homeprogramme for patients with pain
Medical Responsibility
Dr. med. Hans Rudolf Weiss, Medical Director, Specialist for
Orthopaedics, Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy
(Phone 00 49 67 51 / 8 74 – 151 / Fax – 171)
Administrative Responsibility
Dipl.-Kfm. Peter Schmitz, Director
(Phone 00 49 67 51 / 8 74 – 161 / Fax - 170)
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