Three-Dimensional Treatment For Scoliosis

Table Of Contents......Page 5
Foreward......Page 7
Part A - Theoretical Basis Of The Schroth Method......Page 18
I. Division Of The Trunk Into Three Segments......Page 19
II. Symmetrical Postural Deviation In The Sagittal Plane......Page 20
III. Postural Deviation In The Frontal Plane......Page 25
IV. The Three Torsions Of The Trunk In Three-Curve Scoliosis......Page 27
V. Breathings As A Formative Factor In Treatment......Page 28
VI. The Scoliotic Breathing Pattern......Page 31
VIII. Effect Of Sun And Air......Page 32
IX. Evaluation Of Spinal Length Loss In Scoliosis In Relation To Vital Capacity......Page 33
Part B - Evidence-Based Theory......Page 34
I. Influencing The Scoliatic Wedges With The Aim Of Restoring Rectangular Blocks......Page 35
II. Appropriate Starting Positions And Orthopaedic Aids For Trunk Derotation Exercises......Page 43
III. The Scoliotically Changed Locomotor System......Page 48
IV. Summary Of The Physical Corrections Using The Schroth Method For Three-Curve Scoliosis......Page 69
V. Theoretical Reflections On Four-Curve Scoliosis With Lumbosacral Curvature And Its Correction......Page 71
VI. Summary Of The Physical Corrections Using The Schroth Method For Four-Curve Scoliosis......Page 78
VII. Feet And Legs......Page 81
VIII. Summary Of Theoretical Considerations.......Page 82
XI. Objectives Of Schroth Treatment......Page 83
X. Learning To Observe In The Schroth Manner......Page 84
Part C- Exercise Instructions......Page 86
I. Breathing Exercises......Page 87
II. Exercises On Wall Bars......Page 88
III. Exercises Using A Chair And A Table......Page 98
IV. Floor Exercises......Page 106
V. Neck Exercises......Page 118
VI. Exercises With A Resistance Band......Page 123
VII. Exercises To Correct Lumbosacral Curvature And Scoliotic Pelvis......Page 140
VIII. Problems In The Treatment Of Scoliosis......Page 148
IX. Therapy Aids To Support Corrections......Page 205
Part D - Documentation......Page 212
I. Monitoring By X-Ray And Photographs......Page 213
II. Statistical Evaluation Of Treatment Results......Page 240
Part E - General Data......Page 255
I. In-Patient Treatment At The Katharina-Schroth-Klinik In Bad Sobernheim......Page 256
II. Orthopaedically-Oriented Daily Life......Page 257
III. Indications And Contraindications......Page 259
Appendix......Page 260
Literature......Page 270
Index......Page 273