scolio-pilates

All sessions are 1:1 with trained physical therapists and physical therapy assistants who have received extensive training in the scolio-pilates technique. Your child will have a full evaluation, addressing alignment, strength and flexibility. The therapist will work with your child and you to create the best plan of care that meet your child’s needs, goals and expectations.

Yes – we will be providing a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, establishing both short term and long term goals as part of the treatment program.  Scolio-Pilates exercises will be incorporated into the overall treatment plan.

Every patient is different and several factors ( degree of scoliosis, age, rate of progression) go into the determination as to whether or not a brace is indicated. The orthopedic surgeon will determine whether you would benefit from bracing and the number hours the brace will need to be worn daily.

The orthopedic surgeon will be closely monitoring your scoliosis.  The need for surgery, like the need for bracing, is based on multiple factors – every patient (and every scoliosis curve) is unique.  Our goal is to provide an individualized program for each patient to optimize their functional outcomes and provide the best quality of life.

Physical therapy sessions are typically 45 minutes in length. Your child is taught an exercise program and scheduled for physical therapy appointments 1 to 2 times per week for 8 to 12 sessions. This may vary based on your child’s needs. Once your child learns their exercises, they will do them at home for 20 to 30 minutes per day. They will also have periodic follow-up appointments with their therapist and doctor.

All of our patients are first evaluated by one of our orthopedic surgeons to assess their scoliosis and any other orthopedic concerns.  The orthopedic surgeon will decide if physical therapy using the Scolio-Pilates approach is appropriate and refer the patient to our orthopedic physical therapy department.