RESOURCES

Evolving the patterns of thought, movement, and choice for a more efficient, fluent and joyous human experience.

COLLABORATIONS

Online Learning about Scoliosis and Postural Disorders:

Hagit Berdishevsky and Andrea Lebel are two of the world’s leading experts on the conservative management of scoliosis.  They have a deep and devoted commitment to learning, and their passion for scoliosis and postural disorders carries over in how they share their knowledge in all that they teach. Launched in 2018, Scoliosis and Spine Online Learning is the home to a library of videos that enlighten the viewer on case studies, bracing, postural care, and more as relates to spine health.
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Online Yoga, Meditation and Anatomy Classes:

Celeste Pereira is magical! A London based physiotherapist and yoga teacher, Celest is a wealth of knowledge in all things anatomy, yoga, movement and life balance. She has an incredible online platform and app to make all things movement and anatomy enjoyable, accessible, functional, and FUN! She is pure gold. You will find not only her expertise and classes available on her platform, but selected guest presenters sharing classes and education in their area of expertise, including myself! It is an absolute honor to share her information with you. Check out her app, AnataMOVE Here>>

For those individuals looking for a personalized guide with meditation and lifestyle concierge, look no further than the brilliant and inspiring Joe Somodi. Joe is a dear colleague of mine, and also a student in the ParaYoga Tradition. Joe is real, he is wise, he is perceptive, inspiring and effective.  He offers his services, including a few free downloadable meditations at 2020yoga.com

The 3 Diaphragms Model The 3 Diaphragms: A Story about Body, Mind and Spirit. Dr Matthew Taylor, PT, PhD, RYT describes the inseparable and complementary relationship between the body, mind, and spirit from a biopsychosocial model. Learn More Here>>

FIND AN EOS LOW DOSE X-RAY SYSTEM NEAR YOU

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FIND A SCOLIOSIS BRACING EXPERT:

Walter Ramos, PT, Lic O&P is not only a licensed orthotist with certification in making the Rigo-style braces for scoliosis, but he is also a licensed physical therapist certified in Schroth/PSSE. Walter is truly an expert and his dedication to his patients and the field of scoliosis is evident in his bracing outcomes. 

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FIND A CERTIFIED PSSE/SCHROTH THERAPIST

If you don’t live in South Florida and are interested in finding a certified SSOL Schroth Therapist 
BSPTS Certified Therapists >>
SSOL-Schroth Certified Therapists >>

JOURNALS + ARTICLES

High quality research studying The Schroth Method + evidenced based support of PSSE 
(Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises):

Scoliosis Specific Physiotherapy is not the same as regular physiotherapy
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Effectiveness of the Rigo Chêneau versus Boston-style orthoses for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis:
a retrospective study
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The effect of Schroth exercises added to the standard of care on the quality of life and muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis—an assessor and statistician blinded randomized controlled trial:
“SOSORT 2015 Award Winner”.Read Article Here >>

Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results from a preliminary study.
SOSORT Award 2017 Winner
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The efficacy of three-dimensional Schroth exercises in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis:
a randomised controlled clinical trial.
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Role of Vitamin D in Presentation and Prevalence of Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis  
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Hope for an S-Shaped Back: The New York Times, May 2014
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Effects of Bracing in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis (BRAIST Study) 
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Consistent and Regular Daily Wearing Improve Bracing Results: A Case-Control Study, July 2018
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Physiotherapy Scoliosis-Specific Exercises – A Comprehensive Review of Seven Major Schools
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2016 SOSORT guidelines: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis During Growth 
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Innovations in Spinal Deformities and Postural Disorders: Importance of Sagittal Parameters in the Care for Postural Disorders and Spinal Deformity  Read Article Here >>

Video: Education is key in understanding and choosing best approach for treatment of scoliosis
Dr Garikoitz Aristegui Racero
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Video: Dr Manuel Rigo: “The analysis of the spino-pelvic sagittal alignment and global balance
in non-treated AIS in relation with frontal plane parameters”
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The effectiveness of two different exercise approaches in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A single-blind, randomized-controlled trial

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