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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***

Oct 12
North Carolina, with  Lise Stolze & Hagit Berdishevsky
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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 (IS). Adults with IS often choose Pilates-based exercise as their fitness option because of its emphasis on neuromuscular re-education, mind body awareness and breathing - concepts shared with Schroth PSSE. This 1-day course presents theory and evidence behind conservative care for IS and introduces modifications to Pilates exercises based on the evidence supporting Schroth PSSE.

Format: 4:1 Lecture/Lab
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

Pilates Adaptations: for People with Scoliosis Supporting the Teachings of Schroth Method

Prerequisites: Must complete the Introduction course.
Oct 13-14 2018
North Carolina, with Lise Stolze & Hagit Berdishsevsky
Course Summary

This 2-day course expands upon the theory and evidence supporting conservative care for Idiopathic Scoliosis (IS) presented in the introductory course and includes conservative care for thoracic hyper-kyphosis. This course features dynamic skills labs that focus on assessing the Pilates client with IS and thoracic hyper-kyphosis and focuses on modifying Mat Pilates exercises based on the evidence supporting Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) and the teachings of the Schroth method. Introduction to Pilates Adaptations for People with Scoliosis is a pre-requisite for this course.

Course Description This 2-day course expands upon the theory and evidence supporting conservative care for Idiopathic Scoliosis (IS) presented in the introductory course and includes conservative care for thoracic hyper-kyphosis. This course features dynamic skills labs that focus on assessing the Pilates client with IS and thoracic hyper-kyphosis and focuses on modifying Mat Pilates exercises based on the evidence supporting Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) and the teachings of the Schroth method. Introduction to Pilates Adaptations for People with Scoliosis is a pre-requisite for this course.



Format: 1:4 Lecture /Lab

Course Objectives: By the end of this course the student will be able to

• 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
• Modify Pilates Mat exercises for the client with IS and thoracic hyper-kyphosis to support safe spinal alignment
• Understand how Mat modifications can transfer to Pilates apparatus exercises
• 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 and thoracic hyper-kyphosis
C1 Refresher Course​
​ No dates for 2018 or 2019 yet
Hunter College, New York, NY
The C1 REFRESHER   COURSE is open to Physical Therapists who have successfully completed C1 within the last 3 years.  We will also accept PT’s who have completed C2, if the PT feels they need to refresh some of their skills. Approval for 14 contact hours CEU’s for this course in New York

COURSE OVERVIEW
​1. Introduction: Review of the Pathomechanism of Idiopathic Scoliosis, signs and symptoms, structural changes, postural changes, muscular imbalance.
2. General description of scoliosis including the following: Cobb angle (upper and lower end vertebrae and apex), Axial rotation, Harmonic shape of curve, Definition of the transition point, Definition of the Central Sacral Line (CSL), Spinal imbalance according to the CSL, Risser sign and Sanders hand stag
3. BSPTS Curve Classification
4. BSPTS Revised General Principles and the Schroth Specific Principles of Correction 
5. Considerations regarding the treatment of non-painful adults
6. Various starting positions for beginning exercises: Semi-hanging, supine, prone, side-lying, sitting and standing positions, Core strengthening, Practice sessions
7. Treatment consideration for proximal thoracic curves and lumbosacral curves
8. Therapists' practice and training of patients 
Advanced Concepts in Schroth Therapy and Rigo Cheneau Type Brace​
  • 2019 to be posted
Hunter College, New York, NY
Hunter College PT department

2-day Course for C2 Schroth Certified Therapists      (14.5 CEU approved course for physical therapists)
Join Hagit Berdishevsky and John Tunney (Clinical Director of the ECOP conservative spine program at Columbia University Medical Center)

This course was designed as an opportunity to have more in-depth discussions of Schroth concepts for adults, special
populations, and the more difficult cases. We will help ensure that you are evaluating and classifying even the most difficult curves.

In addition, as the C1 and C2 courses have evolved, there is new material that you may not have received if you took the courses even a year or two ago. Get the most updated
information today!

Participants are encouraged to bring a case presentation. This is a great opportunity to get feedback from other experienced therapists on some of your more challenging cases
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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
  • Jan 14-22,  2019
  • 3 Weekends program: 
​              March 15-17 and 29-32, April 507, 2019
  • June 3-11,  2019
  • July 8-16, 2019​​
​Course Location: Almonte Physical Therapy & Schroth.  172 N Tustin St. Suite 304. Orange, CA 9286
  • October 22-30, 2018​ ​
​​Course Location: 
Shanghai ChengYing Medical Technology CO.,Ltd.  Suit 708, Building 1,No.865 Jiu Xin Gong Road, Song Jiang District, Shanghai,China
  • December 8-16, 2018​ ​​
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 27-July 2, 2018
  • July 11-16, 2018
  • Jan 3-8, 2019 
  • June 19-24, 2019
​Location:  Hunter College, New York, NY - Hunter College PT department
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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.

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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