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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​
  • To be announced soon

Course Location:  Texas - email me for information
  • October 21-29,  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.)​​
  • Jan 6-11,  2020​​
  • June 3-8,  2020​
​Location:  Hunter College, New York, NY - Hunter College PT department

  • Feb 27-March -3,  2020​
​Orange, CA    Instructor: Hagit Berdishevsky *Host: Almonte Physical Therapy
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 15-17, 2020
LEVEL 2 - May 18-20, 2020
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

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


Sep 13-15, 2019​ ​              Location: Chicago Illinois  Link:  
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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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

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