scolio-pilates
what is Scolio-Pilates®?
Scolio-Pilates® is a 3-dimensional exercise program for scoliosis that includes:
- Elongation of the spine and posture
- Corrective breathing techniques
- Corrective placement towards spinal neutral
- Strengthening
With this therapy method, your child learns and practices exercises during visits with our trained physical therapists and then uses these exercises every day at home. Benefits of Scolio-Pilates may include:
- Improved postural awareness
- Pain reduction
- Improved symmetry of tissues
- Improved endurance and tolerance of activities
- Improved breathing capacity
- Improved strength and flexibility
- Pro-active treatment during observation and bracing phases
Scolio-Pilates is not recommended for everyone with scoliosis. We treat children with spinal curves of over 20 de-grees*, children 11 or older with a significant risk of curve progression, and children whose spine and bones are not finished growing. Your doctor can answer questions about whether or not this program is right for your child.
Scolio-Pilates is NOT a substitute for bracing or surgery as surgical correction or other treatments may be indicated.
Scolio-Pilates can benefit the following types of scoliosis patients:
- Cleared pre- and post-op patients
- Patients with pain
- Patients with reduced strength
- Patients with breathing difficulties
- Patients who are braced
- Patients being observed for changes
For more information, call 937-641-3024.