To scoliosis treatment It was developed by Katharina Schroth and made even more popular by her daughter, Christa. Born in Germany in the late 1800s Katharina Schroth, had scoliosis, which was successfully treated with bracing. To manage your scoliosis breathing technique and exercises developed.
Scoliosis is a complex condition. From the back, it resembles a C or S-shaped lateral curve. But what you don't see with the naked eye is how the vertebrae in the spine rotate as they form a curve. The spaces between the vertebrae can be compressed in some areas and stretched in others.
Therefore, physical therapy for scoliosis requires a 3-dimensional approach to address the curve from all angles. Schroth exercises are tailored to the unique curvature of the spine.
Exercises can be done standing, sitting or lying down. Accessories such as therapy balls, posts, and Schroth sticks can also be used to help correct scoliosis.
Changes in the curvature of your spine also affect the muscles in your back. The muscles on one side of the back may become weak. On the other hand, the muscles may be overworked and more pronounced. Schroth exercises, to muscle symmetry It is designed to address both problems aimed at achieving
Breathing is an important part of the Schroth Method. The method uses a special breathing technique called rotational angular breathing. Aim, helping to reshape the rib cage and surrounding soft tissue To rotate the spine by breathing.
Katharina Schroth in her original practice relied heavily on mirrors. Mirrors help patients develop awareness of their posture. Being aware of the position of your spine is the first step towards correcting it. Postural awareness is especially important when it comes to activities of daily living.