Scoliosis Treatment
Shelbourne Physiotherapy is your choice for treatment of kids and adults with Scoliosis in Victoria BC. Treatment offered by experienced and specially trained Physiotherapists Penny Salmas, Mohsen Mirzaie and Clinical Pilates Instructor Lisa Hostman.
Conditions Treated
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Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Pre-Surgical Scoliosis
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Post-Surgical Scoliosis
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Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
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Congenital Scoliosis
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Functional Scoliosis
Our Victoria Scoliosis Studio/Clinic
Purpose built facility to enable industry leading non surgical treatment of scoliosis. We take a three-dimensional approach to your treatment and provide exercises that elongate your trunk and correct imbalances in your spine. We focus on developing the strength of the rib cage muscles to change the shape of your upper body and work toward correcting spinal alignment. Each scoliotic spine is unique so we will customize an exercise program just for you!
What to Expect from Physiotherapy for Scoliosis
Many patients who participate in physiotherapy exercises designed for scoliosis see improved posture, core stability and strength. While the sessions are only an hour long, the benefits are numerous, and include:
- Reduced pain
- Overall improvements in movement patterns and confidence
- Improved breathing
The scoliosis specific exercises can;
- Restore muscle symmetry
- Elongate, de-rotate and stabilize the spine
- Build an improved awareness of posture
- Build stronger posture
- Teach proper breathing techniques
Scoliosis Specific Exercise Research
Exercises reduce the progression rate of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Addition of physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises likely reduces curve severity AIS
Physical therapy treatment could help youth with scoliosis
Schroth-Based Physical Therapy: Does It Improve Scoliosis Outcomes?
Rehabilitation of adolescent patients with scoliosis- What do we know? A review of the literature.
Postural Disorders and Musculoskeletal Dysfunction. Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment.