Resources

Scoliosis Rehab Inc., Scoliosis Rehab Inc. was founded by two mothers who unexpectedly found themselves dealing with adolescents with scoliosis. Scoliosis Rehab offers Schroth-based training and therapy in two locations.

www.scoliosisrehab.com

Lehnert-Schroth, Christa: Christa: Three-Dimensional Treatment for Scoliosis, The Martindale Press, Palo Alto, CA, 2007 www.schrothmethod.com  

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

www.scoliosisrehab.com  ~~ Training program modeled after the outpatient program used at the E. Salva Institute for Rehabilitation of Spinal Deformities in Barcelona, Spain. This 40 year old clinic in Spain is directed by Dr. Manuel Rigo MD, PhD, a world renowned professor and Physician specializing in conservative management of scoliosis. Dr. Rigo has traveled to the USA many times since 2004, and it is through his efforts that we have Physical Therapists certified in the Schroth-based Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Method (BSPTS) in this country. In our program, you will work with some of these specially trained clinicians to learn the exercises for scoliosis and kyphosis.

www.scoliosis.org  The website of the National Scoliosis Foundation, a non for profit organization whose mission is to provide information and build awareness of scoliosis and other spinal deformities.

http://www.curvygirlsscoliosis.com Curvy Girls is a network of peer-led support groups that reduce the emotional impact of scoliosis by empowering girls through mutual support and acceptance to become leaders, make healthy lifestyle choices, and improve self-esteem.

www.scoliosisjournal.com  This is an online peer-reviewed journal providing articles about conservative treatment of scoliosis and other spinal deformities by American and international practitioners and researchers.

www.sosort.org/documents/scoliosislibrary.pdf  This site contains many of the most popular scoliosis articles used internationally.

www.scoliosisjournal.com  This is the website of the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitative Treatment. SOSORT was founded in January 2004 by a group of physicians (from Europe and Asia) who are interested in studying the efficacy of various methods of conservative treatment. Dr. Manuel Rigo was the first president Information in this website should not be used for diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition. If you think that you or a family member has a spine issue, please contact your local health care provider.