Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

In addition to standard physical therapy care, several of our physical therapists are certified in The Schroth Method for treatment of scoliosis.

What is the Schroth Method?

The Schroth method is a conservative treatment approach using tactile stimulus, muscle activation, and breathing techniques to support improved posture and reinforce proper alignment.

Goals of this treatment include:

• Establishing an awareness of postural positioning
• Activation of muscles in the direction of correction and elongation of the spine
• Breath support of proper alignment

An individual plan of care is developed to meet the curve pattern, fitness status and level of function of each patient.

Schroth-certified physical therapists are currently available at the following CHKD sports medicine locations:

• CHKD Health Center at Butler Farm - Please contact Carter.Lusk@CHKD.org for information.
• CHKD Health Center and Urgent Care at Landstown - Please contact Elizabeth.Runzo@CHKD.org for information.
• CHKD Health Center at Loehmann’s Plaza - Please contact John.Duperock@CHKD.org for information.
• CHKD Health Center at Tech Center - Please contact Whitney.Huffman@chkd.org for information.
• CHKD Health Center at Lightfoot - Please contact Whitney.Huffman@chkd.org for information.