DocJen & Dr.Dom defines the Scoliosis diagnosis, presenting the current perspectives on the causes of scoliosis and the determinants of scoliosis- associated symptoms. Furthermore, they discuss the Cobb angle measurement and when surgery is applicable for scoliosis. Finally, they present a 5 stage treatment protocol for scoliosis, touching base with the Schroth Method. Let’s dive in!

What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

01:24 - Is scoliosis lateral curvature of the spine?

03:29 - What is idiopathic scoliosis?

05:37 - Do all individuals with scoliosis feel pain?

07:51 - Cobb angle measurement- is it flawed?

08:19 - When is surgery recommended or not?

14: 39 - Schroth Method

17:38 - Using breath to communicate safety

22:49 - A case study’s treatment protocol : 5 stages

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