The Scoliosis Experience

Jan 15 2024 3
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Each person with scoliosis has a different experience. We created this podcast to share those experiences and help others have hope in managing this diagnosis. We will explore the many treatments for scoliosis from both the viewpoint of the patient and the practitioner. Treatments including scoliosis specific exercise, surgical procedures, bracing, and others will be reviewed and described. Personal experiences will also be shared of patients and parents.

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Dr Michael Gardner from the National Scoliosis Clinic on Better Treatment Options

Jan 15 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, I talk to Dr Michael Gardner from Stanford about some awesome new options for treatment. Historically, conservative treatment for scoliosis has been limited by distance, training, and referral. Dr Gardner is looking to help those with scoliosis navigate those challenges and get the care they need. He and his colleagues have developed a way for those with scoliosis

Adam Waugh, CPO on Scoliosis Bracing and His Philosophy on Getting Great Results

Oct 16 2023 42 mins  
In this episode we discuss scoliosis bracing with Adam Waugh, CPO. Adam is an orthotist who works for Goal Pediatric Orthotics here in Utah. He has been a great resource for bracing, and he has a great philosophy of how to get the best results possible. Check out this episode if you are looking at doing scoliosis bracing, or if you are braced. He gives some tips and tricks on how t

Research Article: Scoliosis Treatment and Google Trends. How do you know what to do?

Sep 11 2023 17 mins  
In this episode, I go over a recent research article looking at what the trends are with Google Searches related to scoliosis treatment. This might seem like it doesn't apply to what we do, but it was fascinating to see what the trends are on Google for Scoliosis Treatment. One thing this brought to light was the terms "Chiropractic Manipulation" and "Schroth Method Exercises" are

Charlene Nordhoff, PTA and Janessa Brink, PTA Talk About Schroth Method Training

Aug 25 2023 24 mins  
One of the things that sets Align Therapy apart is the specialized training we receive on Scoliosis Specific Exercise. All of our therapists are trained in The Schroth Method now that Char and Janessa received training this last year. In this episode they talk about how they were trained to treat patients before and after scoliosis certification. They talk about their experience wi

Gary Huntington, DPT Schroth Method Scoliosis Specialist in St George, Utah

Aug 20 2023 23 mins  
In this episode, I talk to Gary Huntington who is one of the few Schroth Method physical therapists in Utah. He is located in St George, Utah and has been treating scoliosis and other spine patients there for 10 years. He shares his experience and introduction to scoliosis and why he loves treating this condition. He also shares some exciting news that he will be opening a scoliosi

Professional Rock Climber Kyra Condie on Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and the Tokyo Olympics

Mar 31 2023 37 mins  
Kyra Condie is a professional rock climber who had a spinal fusion as a teen to stop a rapidly progressing scoliosis curve. On this episode, Kyra discusses what it was like to have scoliosis progress to needing surgery when her climbing career was starting to take off. Fast forward to the Tokyo Olympics and Kyra is the first athlete to compete in the Olympic Games with a spinal fus

Scoliosis and Spine Workshop March 9 2023 on YouTube Live

Mar 24 2023 30 mins  
This month we did a workshop on Scoliosis and Spine on YouTube Live with 3 specific things you can do to reduce back pain and improve posture. Check out the Video HERE We discuss many things with scoliosis and spine treatment along with some specific things you can do to relieve your back pain and improve your posture. Below you will find the supplies you will need to help you do t

December 2022 Scoliosis Workshop at Align Therapy

Jan 22 2023 51 mins  
Each month we do a scoliosis workshop in the second week of the month. This month we discuss many topics related to scoliosis, including how to determine what the best treatment is for you. We also talk about scoliosis specific exercise and bracing. This was also on YouTube live, and you can check it out below. https://youtu.be/Gi7_OlihSeU

November 2022 Scoliosis Workshop and YouTube Live

Jan 20 2023 40 mins  
This year we decided that every month we would have workshop where we can talk about scoliosis, answer questions, and help those dealing with this diagnosis learn what to do for treatment. In this episode we talk about what causes scoliosis, when to get help, what to do, and what size of curves are treated in what way. Check it out and see what you can learn. To view this on YouTub

Straight Talk Scoliosis with Rachel and Terry Mulvaney...The Curvy Girls

Jun 24 2022 56 mins  
This was an amazing episode to record. Terry and Rachel share some fantastic information for all those with scoliosis. Terry is the author of Straight Talk Scoliosis which is a great resource book for those living with and dealing with scoliosis. She has done extensive research on the effective treatments for scoliosis and is a huge patient and parent advocate. Rachel's scoliosis s