Essentials of Scoliosis Management Online
Ensure the best outcomes for your scoliosis patients by learning the fundamentals of scoliosis assessment, classification and management approaches in this evidence based, online course developed by leaders in scoliosis education.
ScoliBalance Advanced (Level 2)
26th, 27th, to 28th February 2027
ScoliCare East Phoenix Arizona
ScoliBalance® Advanced (Level 2) Certification Course
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The ScoliBalance certification program is designed for health professionals seeking to assess and treat patients with scoliosis and/or hyperkyphosis using specific exercise rehabilitation.
The ScoliBalance Advanced (Level 2) course will be focused on equipping learners with comprehensive skills and knowledge to deliver ScoliBalance programs to patients with scoliosis and hyperkyphosis. It will consolidate the skills and knowledge acquired in Level 1, and advance the learner to ensure an expanded repertoire of ability to manage a more varied case load.
- Advanced scoliosis specific treatment concepts and methods*, including but not limited to:
- Further techniques to achieve 3D stable postural correction
- Corrective breathing/rotational angular breathing (RAB)
- Body block asymmetries and pelvic corrections
- Using muscle tension and other exercise techniques to strengthen the corrected posture
- Visualisation techniques to enhance postural correction.
- Clinical and functional assessment and treatment of complex scoliosis cases, e.g. Marfan’s, NF1, syrinx and chiari malformations
- Management of triple, high thoracic curves, and combined hyperkyphosis and scoliosis
- Introduction to the management of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis
- Scoliosis management in pre- and postnatal patients
- Understanding the treatment implications of sagittal alignment in scoliosis
- Techniques to enhance motivation and compliance of patients, and the effectiveness of home exercise programs
- Establishing a successful ScoliBalance Provider business.
*The course developers have been trained in multiple methods of physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises (PSSE). The ScoliBalance program incorporates the most effective strategies in various methods, including but not limited to Schroth, using the best evidence-based practice and clinical experience available.
Meet the Course Developers
Dr. Jeb McAviney
Dr. Jeb McAviney
CEO, Chiropractor
Dr. McAviney is the CEO of ScoliCare and one of the world’s leading authorities on non-surgical scoliosis treatment.
With a Masters degree in Pain Medicine as well as a Masters degree in Chiropractic, Dr. McAviney brings a wealth of experience in scoliosis treatment, education, and research.
Dr. McAviney oversees all cases and gives guidance to the clinical team. He drives research development initiatives to ensure patients get access to the latest and most evidence based procedures. He is also a Board Member of SOSORT (The International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment).
Scoliosis Accreditations:
World Masters Course in Scoliosis Management
Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Therapist – Level 3, Advanced, Basic
SCHROTH trained
SpineCor Scoliosis Bracing Clinician & Instructor
SpineCor Scoliosis Physiotherapy Instructor
Chiropractic Biophysics Instructor
Neuromechanical Instrument Adjusting Instructor
Advanced Fellow of Chiropractic Biophysics
ScoliBalance Course Creator, Developer and Trainer
Rose Mirenzi
Chief of Research and Communications, Physiotherapist
Rose Mirenzi
Chief of Research and Communications, Physiotherapist
Rose manages education and training at ScoliCare, is a physiotherapist, speaker, educator, and writer, and has extensive experience in assessing and treating patients with scoliosis.
Rose has been instrumental in further developing the ScoliBalance concept created over many years by ScoliCare’s CEO, Dr. Jeb McAviney. ScoliBalance is ScoliCare’s physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise program which is followed in ScoliCare clinics and by ScoliBalance Providers worldwide. The program was developed with the patient in mind, using the most current evidence based practices and the wealth of experience of the ScoliCare® team, to ensure more patients could access effective treatment.
Rose works with a variety of health professionals internationally to improve the early detection and treatment of patients with scoliosis through education and research. Rose also manages ScoliCare®’s research team, striving towards improving scoliosis research. In 2022 she presented research results at SOSORT’s annual conference in San Sebastian.
Rose has completed advanced training in scoliosis specific rehabilitation, including Schroth, SEAS, and Lyon methods. She is a SOSORT member and currently Chair of the Membership Committee and a member of the Scoliosis Research Society. Rose has travelled the world extensively to connect with world experts in scoliosis.
Accreditations:
B. App Science, Physiotherapy (University of Sydney)
Master of Research (specialising in scoliosis management) (Macquarie University)
World Masters in Scoliosis Management
BSPTS Schroth C2
Lyon Method
Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS)
ScoliBalance Course Developer and Trainer
Writing in the Sciences (Stanford University)
Rebecca Phillips
Rehabilitation & Training Manager, Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Rebecca Phillips
Rehabilitation Training Manager, Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Rebecca is an experienced Rehabilitation Provider of the ScoliBalance program and leads the rehabilitation team at ScoliCare. Rebecca has worked extensively with adolescent, juvenile and adult patients who have scoliosis and other structural spine changes, while also empowering them to lead full and active lives.
Rebecca is one of the developers and educators of the ScoliBalance program, which provides scoliosis specific exercises to patients with scoliosis and hyperkyphosis. She is responsible for the leadership, mentoring and training of all Australian rehabilitation staff, as well as a key educator and trainer at ScoliBalance certification courses. She works closely with all clinical staff, as well as the Head of Education and Research, to ensure that all courses and treatment programs are evidence-based and clinically current.
Located at our Sydney South Clinic.
Accreditations:
Accreditations/Achievements:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)
ESSA Accredited
ScoliBalance Course Developer and Trainer
EP Team Leader
SEAS Accredited and Trained
Your Commitment
- Complete 8 hours* of online content prior to attending the face-to-face practical days. Once enrolled you have 3 months access to the online component of the course.
- Attend 2.5 practical face-to-face days and complete the practical assessment on Day 3. Attendance for the entire time is compulsory, and must be completed after successfully completing the online component.
- Registration for the ScoliBalance Advanced (Level 2) course requires you to have completed ScoliBalance Basic (Level 1) within 6 months to 3 years prior (some exceptions may be considered).
*individual times may vary
Your Investment
For those who have chosen to become Certified ScoliBalance Providers, upon completion of the ScoliBalance Advanced (Level 2) course, you will be able to deliver the skills and knowledge acquired plus continue access to the following subscription benefits.
Subscription Benefits:
- Ability to deliver ScoliBalance to a wider variety of patients (within your scope of practice).
- Your name and contact details listed on the ScoliBalance website directory as a Certified Level 2 ScoliBalance Provider
- Continued access to ScoliBalance marketing assets to help you promote ScoliBalance services to patients, including digital promotional brochure, brand logo, key brand messages and Certified ScoliBalance Provider seal.
- Continued access to the ScoliCare Central portal for ScoliBalance resource manuals, including an Advanced (Level 2) ScoliBalance manual
- Continued access to “SimpleSet For ScoliBalance” Exercise Prescription Software
- Access to four (4) information and training webinars (pre-recorded) per year that will be made available on ScoliCare Central.
To maintain ongoing Certification including access to all ScoliBalance resources, the annual subscription fee is USD $375**.
If you haven’t yet become a Certified ScoliBalance Provider, and would like to, please get in touch.
** Price at Jan 2023, subject to change.
Format: This is a blended course. The course consists of 8 hours of online content and 3 days of practical face to face education. Once enrolled you have 3 months access to the online component of the course.
Practical days: 26th, 27th, to 28th February 2027 | 1355 S Higley Rd Ste 103, Gilbert, AZ 85296, United States
Day 1 – Arrival 8:30 am, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Day 2: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Day 3: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Assessment: Quiz questions in each online module will measure important milestones in knowledge (90% pass rate required). Practical Assessment on Day 3 of face-to-face days.
Course Cost*: USD $2295 – Early bird fee (ends 29th January 2027) | USD $2800 – Standard fee. [Catering included at face-to-face event]
Certificate: You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course confirming that you have completed 26 hours of continuing professional development and that the ScoliBalance Basic (Level 1) course has been completed.
*Price at Jan 2023, subject to change.
Delivery Mode:
This is a blended course. It consists of 8 hours of content delivered online via a dedicated learning platform, and available 24/7, accompanied by 2.5 days face to face education where you will apply knowledge and skills in a more practical setting. Once enrolled you have 3 months access to the online component of the course.
Designed For:
Chiropractors and qualified team members who see patients with scoliosis or other spinal condition and have previously been certified as a ScoliBalance Basic (Level 1) Provider.
Pre-requisites:
Health professionals may be accepted into this program after successful completion of ScoliBalance Basic (Level 1) and 6 months to 3 years’ experience in treating scoliosis and hyperkyphosis.
Key Learning Areas
- Axial elongation and expansion, and rotational angular breathing (RAB)
- Schroth principles and techniques
- Visualisation for postural correction
- Programming advanced methods in a ScoliBalance program
- Recognising red flags associated with spinal pathology and scoliosis
- ScoliCorrections for triple curves and high thoracic curves
- ScoliCorrections for combined hyperkyphosis and scoliosis
- ScoliRoll for triple curves and high thoracic curves
- ScoliBalance for complex cases in adolescents and adults
- Conservative management of scoliosis associated with neuromuscular conditions
- Scoliosis in pre and post-natal women
- Sagittal profile and balance in scoliosis
- Sport, exercise and scoliosis
- Managing a complex scoliosis caseload in a ScoliBalance business.
Who Should Enrol?
- Have become certified as a Basic (Level 1) Certified ScoliBalance Provider in the last 6 months to 3 years prior.
- Want to consolidate the skills and knowledge acquired in Level 1, and treat a wider variety of patients with rehabiliation therapy
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