ScoliCare Clinical Director, Dr. Juan Du Plessis, recently had the pleasure of interviewing Saskia Broedelet, a rhythmic gymnast poised … Read more
This patient, female, age 14 presented to ScoliCare after being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis by an orthopaedic surgeon … Read more
As students head back to school, a trusty backpack becomes an essential companion. However, the convenience of carrying books, … Read more
The impact of scoliosis bracing combined with physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) on trunk muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic … Read more
A good night’s sleep is extremely important but if you have scoliosis, finding the perfect sleeping position can at … Read more
By Rose Marchese – Head of Education & Research, Physiotherapist Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are often at risk … Read more
Schroth is a type of physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) prescribed to adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Until recently, … Read more
Back pain in patients with scoliosis is quite prevalent. It is also possible that patients with scoliosis present with … Read more
By Rose Marchese – Head of Education & Research, Physiotherapist This year’s SOSORT was held in Melbourne and ScoliCare … Read more
By Rebecca Phillips – Exercise Physiologist Team Leader Scoliosis can cause pain of varying intensity and frequency for each … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Yes, scoliosis exists in adults, but with the ageing population it’s likely to become even more … Read more
We’ve long known that specific scoliosis rehabilitation and exercise programs are an essential part of a complete approach to … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Background The risk factors for progression of idiopathic scoliosis are an important part of the history … Read more
It might seem obvious that a curved spine would be painful, right? However doctors and other health professionals are … Read more
Long trips can be a little difficult for brace wearers, especially if sitting for hours at a time. Here … Read more
A Common Question That Patients Often ask When They Find out That They Have Scoliosis is “Who Should I … Read more
This month Dr. Jeb McAviney, Michelle McAviney and Rosemary Marchese from ScoliCare travelled to San Sebastian in Spain for … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Scoliosis treatment with bracing has been shown to be effective at minimising the risk of curve … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Background Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who are receiving brace and/or therapy treatment may undergo several X-rays … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a complex 3D condition that can impact children at a critical … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist As a clinician working with patients with scoliosis, it was not uncommon to hear particular questions … Read more
By Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Yoga and Pilates have tremendous potential health benefits but do these benefits extend to scoliosis … Read more
What was the aim of the authors? McAviney and colleagues (2020) sought to determine the prevalence of adult de … Read more
Scoliosis can start in later life too Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Adult degenerative scoliosis, or denovo scoliosis, is a … Read more