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Practical Part 1 (PP1) – Practical Course on the Treatment of Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders Based on the Original Schroth Principles

  • ​6-day in person course
  • Open to PTs and also to PTAs who work with a PT certified by any Schroth-based school
  • Prerequisite: Certificate of Completion of online course Introduction to Scoliosis and Spinal Conditions (or equivalent), issued no earlier than six months and no later than one month prior to PP1
  • Includes labs, lectures and patient demonstrations
  • Covers Schroth-based principles for treating scoliosis and spinal conditions, basic exercises for each curve type (full hanging, semi-hanging, supine, prone on knees, prone on stool, sitting, standing, Schroth walk), clinical and radiological evaluation, individual treatment plans, team approach to treatment, adult spinal deformity
  • Certification of PT to treat using the Schroth method as SSOL Schroth Therapist Resident upon passing exam
  • Certification valid for 3 years
  • Fee: $2,500

Practical Part 1 course dates and location:​​    
  • September 27 - October 2, 2021​ in NYC with Hagit Berdishevsky
               Address: 16 East 96th Street, New York, NY
               Contact:  hagitberdi@gmail.com
  • January 3-8, 2022 in Boca Raton, FL with Hagit Berdishevsky and assisted by Meredith Weiss
               Address: 122 East Boca Raton Rd, FL 33432
               Contact: Hagit Berdishevsky, hagitberdi@gmail.com
SSOL provides a certificate course teaching evidence based theory on scoliosis and spinal conditions of all ages, pre and post operative and practice of the original Schroth principles, which fulfills the criteria necessary to be included in the list of Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) as defined by SOSORT.

Course curriculum includes 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 of each level, participants will take an exam.  ​

The SSOL certification course is open for physical therapists and physical therapist assistance who work along side of a Schroth clinician. 
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Practical Part 2 (PP2) – Practical Course on the Treatment of Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders Based on the Original Schroth Principles

  • ​6-day in person course
  • Open to PTs and PTAs who have completed PP1 (or equivalent)
  • Prerequisite: Successful completion of PP1 no earlier than three years and no later than one year prior to PP2; submission of case study of patient treated by PT after PP1 certification
  • Includes labs, lectures and hands-on treatment of patients
  • Covers in-depth, hands-on evaluation and treatment skills working one-on-one with patients, improving competency, and advance knowledge on post-operative treatment and adult spinal deformities
  • Permanent certification as SSOL Schroth Therapist upon passing exam
  • Fee: $2,500

PP2 course dates and locations:​​
  • ​October 4-9, 2021 in NYC with Hagit Berdishevsky
               Address: 16 East 96th Street, New York, NY
               Contact:  hagitberdi@gmail.com
  • January 10-15, 2022 in Boca Raton, FL with Hagit Berdishevsky and assisted by Meredith Weiss
               Address: 122 East Boca Raton Rd, FL 33432
               Contact: Hagit Berdishevsky, hagitberdi@gmail.com
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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 - TBD
LEVEL 2 - TBD
Location for both levels: 16 East 96 Street, New York,  NY  10128

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 THE Schroth Method
**PMA CEUs Awarded***

Course locations:​
  • TBD

Registration:  https://store-us.polestarpilates.com/product?catalog=Spring2020TX_AL_pilatesscroth
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, orthotists, 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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