The Schroth method is a three-dimensional exercise concept that aims to restore the disturbed body balance in all planes, was developed by Katharina Schroth in Germany and has become widespread throughout the world.
Schroth treatment, who also has scoliosis Katharina Schroth It is an exercise model developed as a scoliosis treatment method, and successful results have been recorded in eliminating the curvature of the rib cage affected by scoliosis, especially by using breathing technique as well as body exercises. The Schroth treatment method aims to correct the posture disorder and to ensure the continuation of the corrected posture in daily life.
The history of the Schroth treatment method dates back to 1927 and it came about when physiotherapist Katharina Schroth, who had scoliosis in her youth, realized that she could not make the progress she expected in the treatment process with the use of a scoliosis brace, and she developed a series of three-dimensional exercises and breathing techniques based on daily living activities.
Schroth exercises, which were started to be used to correct the curvature of the spine, were developed by the health commission in Germany in 1934. of scoliosis It has been accepted as a successful method in the treatment and has made a worldwide impact with its three-dimensional exercise model and breathing techniques.
The therapies applied as three-dimensional schroth exercises focused on the body regions where deformations occur that vary according to the scoliosis type of the Schroth method show successful results in all age groups. The three-dimensional exercise principle in the treatment of Schroth was developed by the fact that scoliosis occurs as a result of the compression of the spaces between the vertebrae in some areas and stretching in some areas. scoliosis curvature has a three-dimensional approach by considering all aspects.
Schroth therapy exercises are an application that differs from person to person and can be performed standing, sitting or lying down, as well as with the help of accessories such as therapy balls, poles and Schroth sticks. Targeting spine rotation in the treatment of scoliosis Schroth treatment is evaluated on three main principles.;
1. Correction of Muscle Asymmetry and alignment of posture
2. Ensuring breathing towards the concave side of the scoliosis curvature
3. Increasing awareness of correct posture
The curvature of the spine, that is, scoliosis, affects the back muscles negatively, and the muscles that have to work harder because there is more load on one side of the back, begin to weaken on the other side. Correction of muscle asymmetry is all of the exercises applied to eliminate the disproportionate deterioration in body muscles as a result of spinal curvature and is the first principle in Schroth treatment.
Breathing technique is another important element in Schroth treatment and is included in the treatment method as the principle of rotational angular breathing. While trying to correct the curvatures on the rib cage as a result of scoliosis with the breathing technique, it is also aimed to ensure the rotation of the spine by reshaping the rib cage and the surrounding soft tissue with a special breathing technique.
Increasing awareness of posture is of great importance for the continuity of Schroth treatment and for permanent progress after treatment. Katharina Schroth used mirrors to raise awareness of posture in her treatment method, which she developed herself, and helped her patients to raise awareness in their daily lives.
Scoliosis is a disorder based on posture disorder, which differs from person to person, and Schroth exercises applied in the treatment of scoliosis should be applied with a personalized program as a result of examinations made by expert physiotherapists. Schroth treatment applied with wrong methods can cause permanent injuries on patients or create negative results in the progress of the treatment.
Three-dimensional exercise models of the Schroth method include rotational breathing, pelvic correction, core stabilization, correct positioning, appropriate mobilization, massage, stretch techniques, and these techniques also include exercises involving daily living activities focused on increasing symmetrical awareness. The Schroth treatment program, which is prepared according to the type of scoliosis and body spine deformation, is applied in a planned manner from simple to difficult by using towels, rice bags, cylinders and blocks.
Manual Therapy In Ankara Healthy Living Center, three-dimensional Schroth exercise methods and breathing techniques are successfully applied under the control of expert physiotherapists, with Schroth treatment programs prepared individually as a result of comprehensive scoliosis examination, examinations and scans beforehand. Schroth treatment, which is started to be applied especially with early diagnosis and diagnosis, has a high rate of treatment success in spinal curvature diseases such as scoliosis.