Scoliosis

[estherderu]

dear Peaky,

I must say that my first answer was aimed at the people wanting to know more about the "Scroth method" and having read your thread again I thought I should answer your questions as well.
THE big problem with progressing scoliosis is that breathing (+ pain) becomes a problem. I expect that that was the reason that your patient had this big operation.

In your case, I would try to get hold of the specialists treating her. Pain after surgery does tend to happen a lot and can even be a sign that something is wrong. There is quite some literature about surgery going wrong or post-op problems. I would say you have to be very sure that that is not the case first.
If you can team up with her specialist, it is his/her responsibility as well, you may be able to do much more.
Then, yes, take her problems very seriously, she has her whole life ahead of her. I would certainly give her the names of all the scoliosis sites you can find because being able to communicate with peers with the same problems might help a little.

If I were not certain that I could give her the best treatment, I would try to get her to a colleague that does, or at least visit one for a second opinion.

Good luck for you both

Esther

[Peaky]

Thank you for all of the information and advice you offered. I have taken it all onboard. I think a big problem is her surgeon who is known to be quite anti-physio. When my patient expressed her concerns on the pain he apparently simply answered that he could always just take out the metalwork, which the patient is not keen for. I will work on this. Thanks again

[estherderu]

dear Peaky,
I know the problem. think we all have to deal with this type of problem at one stage or another. But every doctor is a human being, no more, no less.
I have found it quite rewarding to keep trying.
There must be a reason why this specialist is anti-physio.
Lets try and make him/her change his/ her opinion.

Good luck... the more you know before you meet , the better of course.

Esther

[linbin]

hi
couple of months back i read an article about scroth's techniques in physical therapy journal of 80's.i agree with the biochemical aspects of scoliosis she projected.scoliosis is a 3 dimensional deformity,so the correction also should be 3 dimensional
i tried rotational breathing technique described by her in 2-3 patients with functional scoliosis and the results was extremely good.

[estherderu]

dear linbin,

Is this the article you were talking about?
if not, this one does describe the method well.

http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/pilates...2Treatment.pdf

esther

[linbin]

hi ester
i just flipped thru the pages of the pdf you attached.i will read and let you know whether its the same one.
it was kind of you to put such a wonderful article here.i firmly believe that hundreds of people will be infleunced by it

[linbin]

hi ester
i read the pdf file.its the same one which i read.
to physiomembers,
i am extremely sorry all for quoting the wrong journal and year.
i find her principles extremely useful
please put forward comments after reading the pdf file