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Schroth Barcelona C1 -  Certification Course 1
(Courses for certification are open only to physical therapists Click here for more information but MD, PA, CPO, and PN can attend for Participation Certificate and for 50% fee)​

Course Location:  Hunter College, 425 East 25th Street. New York, NY - Hunter College PT department​
  • June 3-11,  2019​

​Course Location:  Upright.com Taiwan 
  • Sep 7-15,  2019​
C1 – Certification Course 1
  • 9 day course for 1:1 (individual) treatment of patients with idiopathic scoliosis
  • Requires passing certification exam given at end of course
  • Requires taking C2 course within 1-3 years in order to maintain C1 certification

BSPTS Courses
Course curriculum includes Schroth principles of 3-D exercises for sensory-motor and kinesthetic development. Goals of treatment are to facilitate corrections of the altered posture and teach the patient to maintain corrections in daily living in order to minimize progression of spinal deformity.

Courses provide in-depth explanation of anatomy, etiology, clinical examination, and treatment of scoliosis. Participants will learn to recognize, evaluate, and treat different scoliosis curve patterns. Bracing concepts will be covered.  Course format includes lectures, labs for evaluation and exercise, and live patient demonstration. On the final day participants will take a certification exam.  Read more about course objectives.

Courses for certification are open only to physical therapists. 
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Schroth Barcelona C2 -  Certification Course 2 
(Courses for certification are open only to physical therapists Click here for more information.)​
  • ​June 19-24, 2019
​Location:  Hunter College, New York, NY - Hunter College PT department
C2 – Certification Course 2
  • Prerequisite: C1 within 1-3 years prior
  • 6 day course for treating adults with painful scoliosis, degenerative scoliosis, treating in group therapy and learning more details on bracing principles
  • Requires passing a practical exam given at end of course
  • Following C2 certification, no further courses are required to maintain certification

BSPTS Courses
Course curriculum includes Schroth principles of 3-D exercises for sensory-motor and kinesthetic development. Goals of treatment are to facilitate corrections of the altered posture and teach the patient to maintain corrections in daily living in order to minimize progression of spinal deformity.

Courses provide in-depth explanation of anatomy, etiology, clinical examination, and treatment of scoliosis. Participants will learn to recognize, evaluate, and treat different scoliosis curve patterns. Bracing concepts will be covered.  Course format includes lectures, labs for evaluation and exercise, and live patient demonstration. On the final day participants will take a certification exam.  Read more about course objectives.

Courses for certification are open only to physical therapists. Click here for more information.
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SEAS: Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis Level 1 and Level 2 Course - With Michele Romano and Alessandra Negrini- the Italian National Rehabilitation Directors of ISICO (Italian Scientific Spinal Institute) - Milan
                            Practical training for treating patients with scoliosis.  

LEVEL 1 - May 20-22, 2019 
LEVEL 2 - May 24-26, 2019
Location for both levels:   Hunter College, PT Department. 425 East 25th Street 10010. New York, NY

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  • Understand background of SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) approach and the underlying scientific principles.
  • How to perform the clinical and postural evaluation of the scoliosis patient.
  • Understand what is three-dimensional self-correction, and the step-by-step approach to teach individualized self-correction to the patient.
  • Learn how self-correction is performed for different types of deformities: thoracic, thoracolumbar, lumbar, double curve, hyperkyphosis; correlation with the radiographic and postural evaluation, as well as on observed asymmetries.
  • Learn how to manage the cognitive-behavioral approach to patient and family
  • Understand the role of exercises within the SEAS approach, and the criteria used to choose them for an individualized treatment plan.
  • Goals of exercises in the different treatment phases: no brace, brace, adult
Integrated Wisdom: Yoga Therapy for Scoliosis, Based on the Teachings of the Schroth Method
Scoliosis and Spine Physical Therapy, and Kioko Therapy
Dates and locations for 2019:   To be posted
Yoga Therapy for People with Scoliosis Supporting the Teaching of the Schroth Method. This a 3 day workshop that bridges the wisdom of the Schroth Method for scoliosis with Hatha Yoga for a truly inspired, safe, and smart yoga practice.

Yoga Teachers: This course is approved for 24 CEUs through Yoga Alliance.
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants: Approval is pending by FPTA for 24 hours of CEUs
What people are saying:
"I was so grateful for this workshop.  It was comprehensive, extremely informative and delivered with such passion, deep knowledge and clear guidelines." 
"Hagit and Meredith hit a home run with this presentation! Thank You!"
"The teachers were really expert - warm and passionate about the material.  I loved the content.  It was very useful for me as a teacher of yoga to see what a Schroth student would come to me knowing."
"Meredith and Hagit are knowledgeable, clear, energetic and detailed - great listeners - fabulous and exciting to learn from."
"An eye opener in terms of treatment for scoliosis - very logical approach!"

Intro to Pilates Adaptations: for People with Scoliosis Supporting the Teachings of Schroth Method
**PMA CEUs Awarded***

  • March 22-24,  2019​
              Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  • May 3-5,  2019​​​​
​              Location: Hunter College PT Department. 425 East 25th Street. New York, NY
Course Description
The Scoliosis Research Society recognizes Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) including the Schroth Method as a viable conservative approach to treating Idiopathic Scoliosis, adult degenerative scoliosis and hyper-kyphosis. The International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) recommends that people with scoliosis remain active in the sport of their choice due to the psychological and neuromotor benefits of exercise and improvement in general organic well-being. Since there are no specific guidelines to help adults with scoliosis and hyperkyphosis choose safe fitness exercises, this 3-day course presents the theory and evidence supporting PSSE to help inform exercise recommendations for these adult populations. Dynamic skills labs will focus on assessing the Pilates client with scoliosis and hyperkyphosis and on modifying Mat Pilates exercises. The Pilates teacher will understand how to collaborate with other health care professionals in order to develop a team approach for their client with scoliosis and hyperkyphosis.

​Course Objectives: By the end of this course the student will be able to…
  • Understand pathogenesis/pathomechanism theories of Idiopathic Scoliosis (IS)
  • Understand basic history, theory and research behind PSSE and the Schroth Method, a practice limited in scope to physical therapists
  • Understand basic curve types and theoretically how breathing and Mat Pilates exercises can be modified for the client with IS to support safe spine alignment
  • Understand scope of practice and how the PSSE/Schroth trained physical therapist and Pilates instructor can collaborate for the benefit of the client with scoliosis
  •  Identify curve types and the forces that promote IS curve progression
  •  Understand forces promoting thoracic Kyphosis
  • Provide an overall assessment of the Pilates client with IS and thoracic hyper-kyphosis to determine best exercise selection
  • ​Improve breathing strategies for the client with IS and thoracic hyper-kyphosis

Scoliosis 101 - Fundamentals for Understanding Scoliosis :  for all health care professional as well as pilates, yoga and fitness instructors.
14 CEU: (CEU’s are approved in the state in which the course is taught. CEU approval for state in which the student resides/practices is the responsibility of the student)

NO DATES YET
Hosted by: Non-Operative Care for Spine and Scoliosis- Columbia Doctors
Educators: Hagit Berdishevksy, DPT, Kelly Grimes, DPT, and Prachi Bakarania, DPT
Course Description
This two-day course offers an introduction into the non-operative management of spinal deformity (i.e. scoliosis and kyphosis). 
 
The experience is open to any health care professional who treats this population, including MDs, PTs, RNs, orthotist, yoga, and Pilates instructors. Participants will leave this course with a better understanding of spine deformity assessment, safe management strategies, and when to utilize scoliosis-specfic healthcare providers.
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​Course Objectives: By the end of this course the student will be able to…
  • Fundamental understanding scoliosis and hyperkyphosis
  • Overview of basic science, evaluation, indications for treatment and referral 
  • Explanation about the PT role coordination of care
  • Differentiation of physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise vs. general PT
  • Descriptions for “safe practices” for entry level therapists
  • References provided related to recent research on conservative management of scoliosis.

FOR REGISTRATION CLICK THIS LINK:
www.eventbrite.com/e/scoliosis-101-tickets-51612057052
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If you Can't Breathe, You Can't Function

3-day lab course: a special class for Schroth trained PTs

​November, 16th - 18th, 2018
Location: Hunter College, New York, NY- Hunter College PT department

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This course will challenge the practitioner to make a paradigm shift: connecting breathing mechanics and postural control with management of trunk pressures. Through her model of postural control (Soda Pop Can Model), the speaker will link breathing mechanics with motor and physiologic behaviors (a multi-system perspective). She will present novel
research demonstrating the role of vocal folds as postural stabilizers, extending the concept of “core stability” from the vocal folds on the top of the trunk to the pelvic floor on the bottom. Numerous interventions will be presented that use positioning and ventilatory strategies to optimize motor performance. Neuromotor breathing retraining techniques and manual assistive cough techniques will be the focus of treatment labs.
Multiple patient cases will be presented throughout the course. The emphasis of the course will be on developing practical, quick clinical solutions for pediatric and adult patients in all practice settings.

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