Scoliosis: An Introduction and Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE)

CE Hours 2

About this course

In this live interactive webinar, participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to scoliosis and it’s treatment strategies. Together, we’ll cover essential topics including an in-depth exploration of scoliosis pathomechanism, emphasizing the significance of regular scoliosis screenings, and delving into the fundamentals of radiology in scoliosis diagnosis. Additionally, participants will be introduced to prominent PSSE (Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises) approaches like the Schroth Method and SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis), and gain practical insights into the application of fundamental treatment strategies tailored for patients with scoliosis.

Learning Objectives

Discuss and apply basic treatment strategies including Auto Elongation for their scoliosis patients.
Discuss what the Cobb angle is and at what angle bracing is recommended.
Choose the test used to screen patients as well as how to screen a patient for scoliosis.
List 5 goals of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE).
Recite the importance of having a strong diaphragm and intra-abdominal pressure.

Learning Levels

Beginner to Intermediate

Target Audience

This self-paced course is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA)

Course Instructor(s)

Julianne M Reinstein, MS, PT, BSPTS C2/SEAS C2

President of Advanced Care Scoliosis Academy/Co-Founder of Advanced Care Physical Therapy

Julie Reinstein graduated in 1993 from D'Youvile University in Buffalo, NY. She has been a private practice owner, and has been in outpatient orthopedics for 30 years. Julie started specializing in scoliosis in 2015 when she became certified in the Schroth Method through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS). She is C1 & C2 certified for pediatrics and adult populations. The passion that her BSPTS mentors, Hagit Berdivshevsky and Amy Sbhili displayed for the scoliosis population was so contagious, that Julie continued to expand her knowledge-base on scoliosis by earning 2 certifications in the SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) Method under the direction of Michele Romano and Alessandra Negrini. Today, Julie solely treats scoliosis patients at her Buffalo, NY clinic. Her dedication to the scoliosis population continues by lecturing to both students and medical professionals about scoliosis and the rehabilitation benefits of scoliosis-specific exercises.

Disclosure

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