EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
ACTIVITIES
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
- January 2013 – Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Specializing in Sports Rehabilitation - University of St. Augustine
- May 2005 – Master of Physical Therapy (MSPT) - Hunter College of the City University of New York – graduated Cum Laude
- May 1998 – Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports Science (Be.d), with specialization in Posture Cultivation - The Zinman College of Physical Education at Wingate Institute, Israel – graduated as Valedictorian
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
- Berdishevsky H. et al. Surgeon Attitudes Toward Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis- Specific Exercises in Adult Patients with Spinal Deformities. International Journal of Spine Surgery, Vol. 13, No. 6, 2019, pp. 568–574
- Berdishevsky H. et al. Establishing Consensus on the Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spinal Deformity. In Print
- Berdishevsky H. Outcome of intensive outpatient rehabilitation and bracing in an adult patient with Scheuermann’s disease evaluated by radiologic imaging—a case report. Scoliosis Journal. http://scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-016-0094-7
- Berdishevsky H. et al. Physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises – a comprehensive review of seven major schools.Scoliosis Journal. http://scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-016-0076-9
- Berdishevsky H. The effectiveness of the Schroth method of physical therapy for treating an adult with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in an outpatient clinic in the United States with third-party payer constraints: a case report.Scoliosis Journal. http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/8/S2/O10
- Berdishevsky H.Physical Therapy for Treating Scoliosis: Part 3 of Our Series on “Curvature of the Spine”. http://womensvoicesforchange.org/physical-therapy-for-treating-scoliosis-part-3-of-our-series-on-curvature-of-the-spine.htm/2
- Berdishevsky H.The Schroth Method. http://www.hss.edu/conditions_schroth-method-treatment-for-scoliosis.asp
- Berdishevsky H.HSS on the move: “Managing and Treating Sciatica”. http://hss.edu/onthemove/managing-and-treating-sciatica/#.UND8_yqF_9I
- Berdishevsky H.HSS on the move: “Tips to Keep Your Back and Spine Healthy”. http://hss.edu/onthemove/tips-to-keep-your-back-and-spine-healthy/#.UND9gyqF_9I
- Berdishevsky H.About.com Back and Neck Pain. Low Back Range of Motion Exercise for Spinal Arthritis. “Tips for Improving Low Back Flexibility When You Have Spinal Arthritis”. http://backandneck.about.com/od/exerciseforbackpai1/a/Low-Back-Range-Of-Motion-Exercise-For-Spinal-Arthritis.htm
- Berdishevsky H.About.com Back and Neck Pain. Sleep Tips for Arthritis in the Neck. “If your arthritis is interrupting your sleep, here are some tips.”http://backandneck.about.com/od/medication/a/Sleep-Arthritis-In-The-Neck.htm
- Berdishevsky H.About.com Back and Neck Pain. Exercise Your Neck Muscles with Cervical Retraction. http://backandneck.about.com/od/neckpai1/a/Exercise-Your-Neck-Muscles-Cervical-Retraction.htm
- Berdishevsky H.About.com Back and Neck Pain. Neck Strengthening Exercises for Spinal Arthritis Pain. http://backandneck.about.com/od/exerciseforbackpai1/a/Strengthen-Your-Neck-Muscles.htm
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) method Level 1 and 2 (2018)
- Certified Schroth Teacher, Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (2013)
- Certified C1 and C2 Schroth Therapist, Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (2012-2013)
- McKenzie Cert. Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine (2009)
- Schroth Scoliosis and Kyphosis Therapist, Germany (2009)
ACTIVITIES
- Co-chair of Education Committee of the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopoedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) (2017 to present)
- Member of SOSORT (2009 to present)
- Member of FOCOS (The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine), a non-profit organization founded in 1998 by Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei(2009 to present)
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method – January 8-13, 2020 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – November 25-December 3, 2019 (Beijing, China)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – October 21-29, 2019 (Advanced Scoliosis Care, Bryan, Texas)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – August 23-25, 2019 (Bangkok, Thailand)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – August 29-September 1, 2019 (Taipei, Taiwan)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – September 7-15, 2019 (Up Right Come Clinic, Zhubei City, Taiwan)
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method – June 19-24, 2019 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 2 (C1) of the Schroth Method – June 3-11, 2019 at (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – May 3-5, 2019 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – January 14-22, 2019 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method– January 3-8, 2019 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – December 10-18, 2018 (Shanghai, China)
- Introduction to Scoliosis – December 8-9, 2018 (Shanghai, China)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – November 30-December 2, 2018 (Seoul, Korea)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – November 23-25, 2018 (Taipei, Taiwan)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – October 22-30, 2018 (Almonte Physical Therapy, Orange, California)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – October 12-15, 2018 (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
- Fitness Adaptation for Scoliosis – August 2018 (Tel Aviv, Israel)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – June 11-19, 2018 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method– July 11-16, 2018 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – May 18-20, 2018 (Miami, Florida)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – March 3-9, 11-13, 2018 (Lakewood, New Jersey)
- Pilates Adaptation for Scoliosis – March 16-19, 2018 (Hadley, Massachusetts)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – Jan 15-23, 2018 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method– Jan 3-8, 2018 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Integrated Wisdom: Yoga Therapy for Scoliosis Based on the Schroth Method– December 1-3, 2017 (Miami, Florida)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – August 11-13, 2017 (St. Louis, Missouri)
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method– July 19-24, 2017 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method– June 19-27, 2017 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – May 2017 (Madrid, Spain )
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – May 2017 (Rome, Italy)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – May 19-21, 2017 (Grass Valley, California)
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method– February 2017 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – Jan 9-17, 2017 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method – Nov 2016 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis – Aug, 2016 (Denver, Colorado)
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method– July 13-18, 2016 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Pilates Adaptation for People with Scoliosis– June 26-27, 2016 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method– June 2016 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Integrated Wisdom: Yoga Therapy for Scoliosis Based on the Schroth Method– March 11-13, 2016 (Hunter College, New York NY)
- Certificate 2 (C2) of the Schroth Method– February 10-15, 2016 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method– January 2016 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium. Presented by POSNAand AAOS - Two presentations: 1) Physical therapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE); 2) Schroth Workshop –December 2015 (Florida)
- Integrated Wisdom: Yoga Therapy for Scoliosis Based on the Schroth Method– November 7-8, 2015 (Hunter College, New York NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method- May 27-31 and June 12-14, 2015 (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method– March 6-14, 2015 (Boston, Massachusetts)
- Introduction to Scoliosis Specific Exercises – October 2015 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Introduction to the Schroth Method– October 2015(College of Staten Island, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method- Fall 2014 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Certificate 1 (C1) of the Schroth Method- Spring 2014 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
- Introduction to Schroth Method – March 23, 2014 (Hunter College, New York, NY)
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
- The Israeli Center for Posture and Scoliosis, Tel Aviv, Israel –Lecture: “Evidence on Sports and Scoliosis”(August 26, 2019)
- Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California – Co-Chair of Pre-Conference Educational Day; Presentation: Case study on AIS for panel discussion (April 24-27, 2019)
- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York – The 5thAnnual Non-Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis – Lecture: “Safe Exercises for Adults with Scoliosis” (May 23, 2019)
- Align Clinic, San Mateo, California – The 5thConference on Advancements in Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis – Lecture: “Evidence on Sports and Scoliosis” (October 20, 2018)
- Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT) Annual Meeting, Dubrovnik, Croatia–Co-Chair of Pre-Conference Educational Day; Lectures: “Physical Therapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises” and “Best Practice Guidelines” (April 17-21, 2018)
- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY – The 4thAnnual Non-Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis – Lecture: “Overview and the Importance of Sagittal Balance” (May 18, 2017)
- Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belgrade, Serbia – Symposium on Scoliosis 2017: Modern Principles of Spinal Deformity Treatments – Lecture: Post-Operative Treatment of Scoliosis (October 28, 2017)
- Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT) Annual Meeting, Lyon, France –Co-Chair of Pre-Conference Educational Day; Lectures: “Pectus Excavatum,” “Rigo System Cheneau Brace,” and “Mismatch between Lumbar or Thoracolumbar Kyphosis and Pelvic Incidence: What to Consider When Treating” (May 3-7, 2017)
- The Israeli Center for Posture and Scoliosis, Tel Aviv, Israel –Lecture: “Scoliosis Surgeries and Post-Operative Therapy” (April 5, 2017)
- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY – The 3rdAnnual Conservative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis – Co-Director of Conference; Lectures: “Schroth: Overview and When it is Appropriate” and “Spinal Fusion Schroth Protocol” (June 30, 2016)
- Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT) Annual Meeting, Banff, Canada –Lectures: “Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises: A Comprehensive Review of the Seven Major Schools” and “ Teen Compliance with Schroth Therapy: Is it Possible?” (May 25-28, 2016)
- 12thAnnual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium – Presented by POSNA and AAOS, Orlando, Florida – Lecture: “Scoliosis Specific Physical Therapy: What does it Means and What is the Evidence” (December 8-12, 2015)
- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY – The 2ndAnnual Conservative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis– Co-Director of Conference; Lectures: “Schroth Overview and Other Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises” and “Schroth PT Essentials” (June 12, 2015)
- Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT) Annual Meeting, Katowice, Poland–Lectures: “The Effectiveness of Scoliosis Specific Home Exercise Program and Bracing to Reduce an Idiopathic Scoliosis Curve with More than 90% Success in Less than a Year of Exercises: A Case Report”, “The Effectiveness of Scoliosis Specific Home Exercise Program and Bracing to Improve Curve Correction in Idiopathic Scoliosis within Less than One Year from Diagnosis: Two Case Reports,” and “Management of Kyphosis with the Principles of the Schroth Method: A Case Report” (May 7-9, 2015)
- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY – The 1stAnnual Conservative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis– Co-Director of Conference; Lectures: “Schroth Treatment in AIS,” “Physical Therapy after Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis,” and “Schroth PT Essentials” (June 6, 2014)
- Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT) Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois–Lectures: “The Effectiveness of the Schroth method of Physical Therapy for Treating an Adult with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) in an Outpatient Clinic in the United States with Third-Party Payer Constraints: A Case Report,” “A Preliminary Report on Applying the Schroth Method Principle after Surgical Fusion for Scoliosis in a 23-year-old Female with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Case Report,” and “The Effectiveness of the Schroth Method after Spinal Fusion: Nine Case Reports” (May 8-11, 2013)
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York – Lecture: “High Level and Dynamic Core Stabilization after Total Hip and Knee Replacement – (March 8, 2013) (Annual Conference
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Combined Section Conference, San Diego, California – Lectures: “Schroth Method Pre-Conference Workshop to Treat Scoliosis for all Ages: The Three-Dimensional Schroth-Based Method to Arrest and Prevent the Pattern of Scoliosis” and “The Effectiveness of an Advanced Out-Patient Based Rehabilitation in the United States Using the Schroth Method on Adolescent and Adult Scoliosis: Four Cases Study Report” (January 21-24, 2013)
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York – Lecture “Stabilization Exercises for the Elderly” (2012)
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
- Berdishevsky H. et al. Surgeon Attitudes Toward Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis- Specific Exercises in Adult Patients with Spinal Deformities. International Journal of Spine Surgery, Vol. 13, No. 6, 2019, pp. 568–574
- Berdishevsky H. et al. Establishing Consensus on the Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spinal Deformity. In Print
- Berdishevsky H. Outcome of intensive outpatient rehabilitation and bracing in an adult patient with Scheuermann’s disease evaluated by radiologic imaging—a case report. Scoliosis Journal. http://scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-016-0094-7
- Berdishevsky H. et al. Physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises – a comprehensive review of seven major schools.Scoliosis Journal. http://scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-016-0076-9
- Berdishevsky H. The effectiveness of the Schroth method of physical therapy for treating an adult with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in an outpatient clinic in the United States with third-party payer constraints: a case report.Scoliosis Journal. http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/8/S2/O10
- Berdishevsky H.Physical Therapy for Treating Scoliosis: Part 3 of Our Series on “Curvature of the Spine”. http://womensvoicesforchange.org/physical-therapy-for-treating-scoliosis-part-3-of-our-series-on-curvature-of-the-spine.htm/2
- Berdishevsky H.The Schroth Method. http://www.hss.edu/conditions_schroth-method-treatment-for-scoliosis.asp
- Berdishevsky H.HSS on the move: “Managing and Treating Sciatica”. http://hss.edu/onthemove/managing-and-treating-sciatica/#.UND8_yqF_9I
- Berdishevsky H.HSS on the move: “Tips to Keep Your Back and Spine Healthy”. http://hss.edu/onthemove/tips-to-keep-your-back-and-spine-healthy/#.UND9gyqF_9I
- Berdishevsky H.About.com Back and Neck Pain. Low Back Range of Motion Exercise for Spinal Arthritis. “Tips for Improving Low Back Flexibility When You Have Spinal Arthritis”. http://backandneck.about.com/od/exerciseforbackpai1/a/Low-Back-Range-Of-Motion-Exercise-For-Spinal-Arthritis.htm
- Berdishevsky H.About.com Back and Neck Pain. Sleep Tips for Arthritis in the Neck. “If your arthritis is interrupting your sleep, here are some tips.”http://backandneck.about.com/od/medication/a/Sleep-Arthritis-In-The-Neck.htm
- Berdishevsky H.About.com Back and Neck Pain. Exercise Your Neck Muscles with Cervical Retraction. http://backandneck.about.com/od/neckpai1/a/Exercise-Your-Neck-Muscles-Cervical-Retraction.htm
- Berdishevsky H.About.com Back and Neck Pain. Neck Strengthening Exercises for Spinal Arthritis Pain. http://backandneck.about.com/od/exerciseforbackpai1/a/Strengthen-Your-Neck-Muscles.htm
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. May 4-6, 2018. Columbia University. New York, NY
- Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Level 2. February 9-11, 2018. Hunter College. New York, NY
- Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Level 1. January 27-29, 2017. Hunter College. New York, NY
- International Conference, Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT), Chicago, USA - May 2013
- The Barcelona School for Scoliosis – 14days advanced certificate course - July 2013
- International Conference, Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT), Milan, Italy - May 2012
- Scientific Exercise approach for Scoliosis (SEAS) part 1, Milan Italy - May 2012
- The Barcelona School for Scoliosis - Ten-day certificate course - February 2012
- International Conference, Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment(SOSORT), Barcelona, Spain - May 2011
- McGill Back Care and Performance - January 2012
- 3-D Schroth Scoliosis Therapy - Ten-day certificate course, Germany - May 2010
- McKenzie Certification, May 2010
- McKenzie part D, Ohio - March 2009
- McKenzie part C - 2008
- McKenzie part B, New York - Aug 2007
- McKenzie part A, New York - Sep 2006
- Osteoporosis level 1 - Sara Meeks - January 2009
- Osteoporosis and Pilates - Sara Meeks - January 2010
- Back Education Training - Institute of Physical art, March, 2010
- Northeast Seminars - The Diagnosis & Treatment of the Upper & Lower Quadrants
- University of St. Augustine - Foundations in Clinical Orthopedics (FCO) - March 2009
- Northeast Seminars - The Diagnosis & Treatment of the Upper & Lower Quadrants, California - April 2009
- North American Sports Medicine Institute - Functional Exercise Training & Rehabilitation, Oregon -April 2008
- University of St. Augustine - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) - March 2008
- University of St. Augustine - Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) - October 2008
- North American Sports Medicine Institute - Orthopedic Management of Lower Quarter Injuries, Georgia - September 2007
- North American Sports Medicine Institute - Orthopedic Management of Upper Quarter Injuries, Florida - November 2007
- Physical Therapy University of St. Augustine - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1), New York - January 2007
- North American Sports Medicine Institute - Foundation/Competencies in Sports, Tennessee - January 2007
- University of St. Augustine - Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1), Florida - July 2007