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Physical Therapy Treatment for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy Treatment for Scoliosis

by | Oct 29, 2019 | Therapy Services

Scoliosis is one of the most common pediatric conditions our experts treat and presents very differently depending on the patient. Our team is committed to providing the best possible care to each child, making sure that the treatment plan helps get them back to doing what they love.

Scoliosis specific exercise (SSE) is a treatment provided by a trained physical therapist. Several of our physical therapists have completed extensive training in one approach called the Schroth method. A child will be evaluated by one of our pediatric orthopedic spine specialists to diagnose the type and magnitude of their curve. For many patients, a physical therapist will teach proper form for the exercises and progress the movements over time. 

Like other SSE, the Scroth method lengthens muscles and ligaments to increase mobility, activates and strengthens muscles, improves resting posture and teaches how to perform daily movements in improved posture. Benefits of Schroth method include:

  • Improves pain
  • Prevent/limits curve progression
  • Improves lung capacity

Important information about the Schroth method:

  • Most effective for children who are still growing.
  • It can serve as a stand-alone treatment, but is also used in conjunction with other care, such as bracing.

Courtney Warren, a physical therapist at our Frisco campus, says that it is very rewarding to hear patients report that their work is paying off when dance instructors and coaches notice their ability to perform activities in a new posture.

Learn more about the care and treatment of scoliosis.

Physical Therapy: Helping Patients Make a Full Recovery

Physical Therapy: Helping Patients Make a Full Recovery

by | Dec 5, 2017 | General News

At Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, our doctors, nurses and therapists provide the best possible care throughout each stage of treatment. The hospital’s physical therapy department is committed to helping a child improve their movement and function so they can make a full recovery. We received a behind-the-scenes look of the department to learn more about the great work of our trained physical therapists and the services they provide our patients. 

What are the various services the PT department provides our patients?

  • Individualized therapy plan
  • Provides patient education regarding exercises and stretches specific to the patient’s needs.
  • Teaches patients how to do various activities in a safe way depending on their condition.

How does PT help our prosthetics/orthotics patients?

  • Physical therapists work with these patients to make sure the prosthesis fits and aligns properly for the patient.
  • Teach patients how to move and use the prosthesis.
  • Work with patients who have changes to their prosthetic or orthotic.
  • Introducing a controlled fall: working with patients on getting up from a fall independently and safely.

Working with the hospital’s inpatients:

  • Strengthening patients’ function after surgery.
  • Implements a plan of care for each patient depending on their condition or injury.
  • Teaches correct way to use crutches and a wheelchair.
  • Educates patient and family about therapy once discharged from the hospital.

Other services provided by the PT department:

  • Clubfoot treatment – stretches the foot to place in correct position.
  • Process of taping for clubfoot treatment:
    • Tape is used to position the foot in the correct position.
    • Splint is then molded to fit the foot to keep in the correct position for treatment.
  • Casting:
    • Treatment for patients who walk on their toes.
    • Treatment for correcting clubfoot.

Watch the physical therapy tour to learn more about the services this department provides for our patients.Â