Earlier this summer, Align Therapy welcomed the addition of two newly certified staff members in the treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformities. Charlene Nordhoff and Janessa Brink completed their certification to treat scoliosis using the Schroth Method while in Denver, Colorado. David Butler, owner of Align Therapy, told us that “there are only 8 specialists …
I recently got the opportunity to attend a Schroth certification course to improve my skills and learn current research for best scoliosis treatment. The course was provided by SSOL and was taught by instructors that are passionate about scoliosis and spinal deformities and are driven to improve our current research. The long week course was …
If you think physical therapy is only for individuals recovering from injuries or surgery—you’re not alone. Many people believe that physical therapy is only for those with acute or chronic pain, post-surgical rehabilitation, or sports-related injuries. However, physical therapy is a comprehensive healthcare profession that offers a wide range of benefits beyond just injury recovery. …
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A few months ago I went to a course in Denver for education in using the Schroth Method for Scoliosis. This was a six day course of hands-on training and instruction in treating all types of spinal curvatures. I was able to work with other therapists and PTAs to learn this method and then use …
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Physical therapy is a multidimensional branch of healthcare that focuses on restoring and improving physical function, mobility, and overall quality of life. It encompasses various techniques, exercises, and treatments that are tailored to individual needs. While physical therapy is often associated with injury rehabilitation, its benefits extend far beyond. In this blog post, we’ll explore …
We all know that living a healthy lifestyle is essential for our overall well being, but it can be hard to fit it into your already busy lifestyle. With work, family, and other commitments taking up so much of our time, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to focus on our …
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Physical therapy is an important part of many people’s health and wellness routines. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or working on improving your fitness, physical therapy can help you achieve your goals. On top of exercises and treatments prescribed by your physical therapist, proper nutrition also plays a key role …
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If you’re an active individual who loves to stay active in any way possible, we understand how frustrating it can be to deal with chronic pain or an injury that just won’t go away. Ever since the pain started, you haven’t been able to feel like yourself and live life how you truly want to. …
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Ever been in a foreign country and tried to order food off a long, complicated, unfamiliar-looking menu? Did you use hand signals to describe the dish you wanted? Did you whip out your phone and hope Google had the answers? And, in the end, did you just close your eyes and hope that what landed …
Over the last several weeks I have been preparing for an intensive hands-on training for scoliosis and spinal abnormality treatment in a method called The Schroth Method. This has been a fun and eye opening experience as I learn more about scoliosis, back pain and other symptoms my patients may have. I’ve taken courses from …
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