What is The Scoliosis Research Society?
The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is an international society that was founded in 1966 with 37 members. It has gained recognition as one of the world’s premier spine societies. The SRS has maintained a commitment to research and education in the field of spinal deformities. Strict membership criteria ensure that the individual Fellows support that commitment. Current membership includes more than 1,000 of the world’s leading spine surgeons, researchers, physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment of spinal deformities.
We would like to say thank you to all our participants to the workshop for the 3 days course learning how to identify and create program of exercises for People with Scoliosis.
3 Day Course Description
The Scoliosis Research Society recognizes Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific
Exercise (PSSE) including the Schroth Method as a viable conservative
approach to treating Idiopathic Scoliosis, adult degenerative scoliosis and hyper-kyphosis. The International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) recommends that people with scoliosis remain active in the sport of their choice due to the psychological and neuromotor benefits of exercise and improvement in general organic well-being. Since there are no specific guidelines to help adults with scoliosis and hyperkyphosis choose safe fitness exercises, this 3-day course presents the theory and evidence supporting PSSE to help inform exercise recommendations for these adult populations.
Dynamic skills labs will focus on assessing the Pilates client with scoliosis and hyperkyphosis and on modifying Mat Pilates exercises. The Pilates teacher will understand how to collaborate with other health care professionals in order to develop a team approach for their client with scoliosis and hyperkyphosis.
Format: 1:4 Lecture /Lab
Course Objectives: By the end of this course the student will be able to
Identify curve types and the forces that promote IS curve progression
Understand forces promoting thoracic Kyphosis
Provide an overall assessment of the Pilates client with IS and thoracic hyper-kyphosis to determine best exercise selection
Improve breathing strategies for the client with IS and thoracic hyper-kyphosis
Modify Pilates Mat exercises for the client with IS and thoracic hyper-kyphosis to support safe spinal alignment
Understand how Mat modifications can transfer to Pilates apparatus exercises
Understand scope of practice and how the PSSE/Schroth trained physical therapist and Pilates instructor can collaborate for the benefit of the client with scoliosis and thoracic hyper-kyphosis
Disclaimer: This course does not provide training in the Schroth Method and consequently does not authorise students to promote themselves as having training in the Schroth Method.
