Dear Philanopis,

The number of health professionals trying to achieve evidence based therapy specifically in children with AIS is growing worldwide. Medical specialists and therapists have joined to form the SOSORT www.sosort.org. One of the results of this combined effort is the online Wikipedia reference-linkscoliosis journal. Scoliosis

As a SOSORT member I can reassure you that Schroth, together with the SEAS method from Italy are the most evidence based ways of treating a scoliosis patient at this moment. The curve type is not the most important issue. Exercise should always be included in the total "treatment" It is never too late to start exercising...... It is not only of emminent importance to strengthen muscles, mobilize and maintain a good posture before bracing, but also during brace wearing and during brace weaning.

If you cannot find anyone with enough expertise in your country it is a possibility to try going to another. The Schroth Institutes I know off in Germany and Spain (and the therapists working with them), will offer extensive and intensive training for a number of weeks. This intensive training is always monitored by a medical specialist. This intensive therapy is often sufficient for a longer time and does need to be repeated in certain cases.

good luck with your daughter

Esther