Bad Sobernheim

Intensive rehabilitation Programme for scoliosis
by the Katharina Schroth method

	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)
	FED-Therapy - a computer-guided compression therapy mechanical pressure against the curvatures alternating with phases of relaxation
	Specialized respiratory care - to increase restricted breathing capacity
	Water exercises - training programme in the special training pool
	Introduction of our patients in basic anatomy - to understand the orthopaedic background of Scoliosis and initiate improved postural patterns
	Introduction to the individual exercises for the home therapy
	Individual movement strategies for everyday life activities at school, at home and in the workplace
	Accommodation and training for parents or relatives during the in-patient treatment of a child.
	Custom-fitted braces as an additional corrective component if needed.
	Balneotherapy and Physical Therapy such as mud wraps, massages, medical baths, electrotherapy
	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

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