Episode 7: Scoliosis Surgeon Dr John Smith on VBT, Scoliosis Surgery, Recovery and Treatment. In this episode we talk to Dr John Smith. He has been the foremost scoliosis surgeon in Utah and surrounding states, and is well known for his techniques. He was kind enough to spend some time discussing what he does for …
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Episode 8: Living with Adult Scoliosis with Kristen Davis In this episode, Kristen Davis shares with us her experience with scoliosis. She has a unique perspective on scoliosis and tells us about what she has done for treatment. She was diagnosed as a teenager and has had a long road learning how to manage her …
Episode 9: Yoga Therapy for Scoliosis In this episode, Kristen Davis talks about a great option for scoliosis treatment called Yoga Therapy. In her search for ways to treat her own scoliosis, she found yoga as a way to increase her awareness of her body and to improve posture. As it turned out, Yoga Therapy …
With the snow falling in Utah, we can definitely see that ski season is right around the corner. One of my favorite things about the fall and winter is the promise of the greatest snow on earth in the mountains around Lehi. We live in an amazing place for winter activities. Usually, I take my …
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What a crazy year 2020 has been, and it has been a challenge to stay healthy in multiple ways. Obviously, the main health concern is COVID-19, but there are many other health issues that have crept into our lives as a result. With the change in activity level, many of us have not been as …
Here at Align Therapy, we have been using the Schroth Method to treat scoliosis since 2015. It is not uncommon to have people call the clinic daily with questions about what the Schroth Method and how it can help their scoliosis. Sometimes I even have those who have seen our Youtube videos or heard our …
One of my greatest joys as a scoliosis therapist is seeing my patients get stronger, reduce their curve, and avoid surgery. Unfortunately, though, this isn’t always the case. With so many variables to what causes progression of the curve, sometimes we are just not successful. There are many reasons why conservative scoliosis treatment fails. I …
This is a common question I get asked during consultations and initial examinations with patients who have either recently been diagnosed with scoliosis or who have had it for a while. Questions? If you have been diagnosed with scoliosis, your response to the following questions will likely give you the answer to this question, “If …
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Ergonomics is defined as the study of peoples efficiency in their work environment. What most of us know ergonomics as our ability to have good posture while sitting at a computer or at work. As a Physical Therapist I discuss ergonomics on a daily basis with my patients. One thing that is common with most …
Losing balance? It happens gradually. One day you are able to walk outside on your lawn doing yardwork, and the next you are struggling to bend over and pull that weed without losing your balance. It is not uncommon for me to see someone in the clinic who feels like their balance “all the sudden” …
