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The Scoliosis ExperienceDr Michael Gardner from the National Scoliosis Clinic on Better Treatment OptionsIn this episode, I talk to Dr Michael Gardner from Stanford about some awesome new options for treatment. Historically, conservative treatment for scoliosis has been limited by distance, training, and referral. Dr Gardner is looking to help those with scoliosis navigate those challenges and get the care they need.
He and his colleagues have developed a way for those with scoliosis to receive conservative treatment online. They have even developed a way to scan the back and produce a 3D image of the back to aide treatment.
Check out this episode if you have scoliosis and ar...2024-01-1535 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceAdam Waugh, CPO on Scoliosis Bracing and His Philosophy on Getting Great ResultsIn this episode we discuss scoliosis bracing with Adam Waugh, CPO. Adam is an orthotist who works for Goal Pediatric Orthotics here in Utah. He has been a great resource for bracing, and he has a great philosophy of how to get the best results possible.
Check out this episode if you are looking at doing scoliosis bracing, or if you are braced. He gives some tips and tricks on how to get the best results, as well as some insights into how providers can improve our treatment as well.
We are excited to have him as...2023-10-1642 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceResearch Article: Scoliosis Treatment and Google Trends. How do you know what to do?In this episode, I go over a recent research article looking at what the trends are with Google Searches related to scoliosis treatment. This might seem like it doesn't apply to what we do, but it was fascinating to see what the trends are on Google for Scoliosis Treatment.
One thing this brought to light was the terms "Chiropractic Manipulation" and "Schroth Method Exercises" are both trending upward in search terms. I am glad people are searching for treatments and trying to educate themselves. The problem is, while there is growing and good evidence to support Schroth Meth...2023-09-1117 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceCharlene Nordhoff, PTA and Janessa Brink, PTA Talk About Schroth Method TrainingOne of the things that sets Align Therapy apart is the specialized training we receive on Scoliosis Specific Exercise. All of our therapists are trained in The Schroth Method now that Char and Janessa received training this last year.
In this episode they talk about how they were trained to treat patients before and after scoliosis certification. They talk about their experience with current patients and how they feel this training has benefitted their practice.
Janessa and Char are amazing therapists that have helped many patients with spinal deformities, including scoliosis and kyphosis, improve and live...2023-08-2624 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceGary Huntington, DPT Schroth Method Scoliosis Specialist in St George, UtahIn this episode, I talk to Gary Huntington who is one of the few Schroth Method physical therapists in Utah. He is located in St George, Utah and has been treating scoliosis and other spine patients there for 10 years. He shares his experience and introduction to scoliosis and why he loves treating this condition.
He also shares some exciting news that he will be opening a scoliosis specific clinic in Southern Utah in St George, and is really excited to start treating patients with more of a multidisciplinary approach.
One of the struggles with scoliosis spec...2023-08-2123 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceProfessional Rock Climber Kyra Condie on Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and the Tokyo OlympicsKyra Condie is a professional rock climber who had a spinal fusion as a teen to stop a rapidly progressing scoliosis curve. On this episode, Kyra discusses what it was like to have scoliosis progress to needing surgery when her climbing career was starting to take off.
Fast forward to the Tokyo Olympics and Kyra is the first athlete to compete in the Olympic Games with a spinal fusion.
She shares a great story about the first surgeon she went to telling her that climbing wasn't going to be a big part of her life, so s...2023-04-0137 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceScoliosis and Spine Workshop March 9 2023 on YouTube LiveThis month we did a workshop on Scoliosis and Spine on YouTube Live with 3 specific things you can do to reduce back pain and improve posture.
Check out the Video HERE
We discuss many things with scoliosis and spine treatment along with some specific things you can do to relieve your back pain and improve your posture. Below you will find the supplies you will need to help you do them.
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2023-03-2430 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceDecember 2022 Scoliosis Workshop at Align TherapyEach month we do a scoliosis workshop in the second week of the month. This month we discuss many topics related to scoliosis, including how to determine what the best treatment is for you. We also talk about scoliosis specific exercise and bracing.
This was also on YouTube live, and you can check it out below.
https://youtu.be/Gi7_OlihSeU
2023-01-2251 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceNovember 2022 Scoliosis Workshop and YouTube LiveThis year we decided that every month we would have workshop where we can talk about scoliosis, answer questions, and help those dealing with this diagnosis learn what to do for treatment.
In this episode we talk about what causes scoliosis, when to get help, what to do, and what size of curves are treated in what way. Check it out and see what you can learn.
To view this on YouTube, click on the link below.
https://youtu.be/yt-z5PsCdT8
2023-01-2140 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceStraight Talk Scoliosis with Rachel and Terry Mulvaney...The Curvy GirlsThis was an amazing episode to record. Terry and Rachel share some fantastic information for all those with scoliosis.
Terry is the author of Straight Talk Scoliosis which is a great resource book for those living with and dealing with scoliosis. She has done extensive research on the effective treatments for scoliosis and is a huge patient and parent advocate.
Rachel's scoliosis story is truly amazing. From being diagnosed when she was very young, to wearing a brace for years, to then reducing her curve by 50% after she reached skeletal maturity using the Schroth Method....she is...2022-06-2456 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceMadeline Kidd on Supporting Others with ScoliosisOne of the best things for those diagnosed with scoliosis is to have support from someone who knows what they are going through. Madeline is an amazing teen who is looking to do just that.
She is competing in Miss Northern Utah Outstanding Teen, and has decided her Social Impact Initiative is supporting teenage girls who have been diagnosed with scoliosis.
She shares her story of having scoliosis herself, being braced, and getting through the challenging times. Her attitude toward scoliosis is amazing and she has a strong desire to help others dealing with the same t...2022-05-3029 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceJennifer Lee, Drama Therapist, on the Scoliosis Mind Body ConnectionJennifer Lee is a licensed Drama Therapist in Boston and took the time to discuss her own experience with scoliosis, as well as how she helps those struggling with scoliosis and chronic pain.
She also gives some really helpful insights into what providers can do better when talking to their patients. Most of the time, this can be a very influential interaction and we need to do better with making it a positive one.
Jenn touches on how she uses Drama Therapy along with other treatment techniques to address the psychological side of scoliosis along with...2022-05-1642 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceHelping Scoliosis with Drama Therapy with Skylar StratemeyerSkylar Stratemeyer shares her experience with scoliosis and being diagnosed at a young age. She was 10 years old when she was diagnosed with scoliosis and spondylolisthesis. The fear and uncertainty surrounding this diagnosis was challenging and she talks about how she addressed this in her own life.
Skylar is a Drama Therapy student as well, and she describes how Drama Therapy can help those with scoliosis. Sometimes, the psychological trauma that occurs early in life with scoliosis can continue into adulthood. When this happens, what do you do?
Check out this episode to hear some ideas...2022-05-0932 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceAdult Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Surgery and Treatment with Dr Steinhaus and Dr BrewsterTreatment of adult spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, etc) can be complex and confusing. Many patients are just told to wait until it is bad enough for surgery, and then something can be done.
Dr Steinhaus and Dr Brewster of the Intermountain Spine Institute take a different approach to treatment spinal deformities in adults.
In this episode, they talk about the techniques they do surgically to relieve pain and improve function, but they also talk about those they recommend.
One of my favorite discussion points in this episode is they do the LEAST amount...2022-04-2237 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceCindy Marti, PT Talks about Teaching and Practicing Scoliosis TreatmentIn this episode I talk to Cindy Marti, who is one of my main mentors in scoliosis treatment. I first met Cindy as a student in one of her courses with the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS). In that course I spend 10 days listening to her teach and was amazed with her knowledge and insights.
I finally got the opportunity to talk to her on the podcast and she shares some crucial insights into scoliosis, scoliosis treatment, the Schroth Method, and how to get the most out of treatment.
One of my favorite things she s...2021-11-0358 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceA PT Student‘s Scoliosis Experience: with Skylar FentonIn this episode, Skylar shares her story and experience on scoliosis surgery during college. She also describes what it is like living with spinal fusion.
Being a PT student at Rocky Mountain University in Provo, UT, she has learned about the body and spine and requested an internship at my clinic. She wanted to learn more about scoliosis treatment.
She shares some great insight into the education PT's receive about scoliosis and specifically treatment, as well as her experience with PT after surgery.
Skylar is a great example of working hard and not letti...2021-10-1226 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceStay Positive and Ask Questions: Chiari and Scoliosis with IzzyMost scoliosis is termed "Idiopathic" which means "of unknown cause". Sometimes though, scoliosis is caused by other things that we do know. In this episode, I talk to Izzy and her mother, Julie, about scoliosis that came on after a neurological cause.
Izzy was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation which caused her scoliosis. Her experience and journey through brain surgery and then scoliosis treatment is inspiring.
Even with brain surgery and faithfully bracing, Izzy is now looking at having VBT surgery to reduce the size of her curve as she continues to grow. In this episode...2021-10-1234 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceDon‘t Limit Yourself with Garrett BattyIn this episode, I talk to Garrett Batty who is a Film Producer/Director. He has an amazing story of perseverance through challenges related to scoliosis.
Garrett was born with a condition called Tetralogy of Fallot resulting in multiple surgeries. He was also born with scoliosis which progressed to where he needed scoliosis correction surgery as a teen.
During this surgery, he was paralyzed because of a spinal cord injury. This is a very rare complication of scoliosis surgery. Even though his doctors told him he would be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life...2021-09-1639 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceFighting Scheuermann‘s Kyphosis with Back FlipsScheuermann's Kyphosis is a deformity of the spine where the vertebrae develop a wedge shape which causes more of a forward curve of the back. It can cause pain because the muscles are overloaded in the forward posture.
Heather is a great example of living life even with back pain and spinal deformity. She has seen great results with the Schroth Method for posture correction as well as manual therapy. She mentions being treated with Dry Needling, which has been very helpful in controlling and reducing her pain.
This episode would be great for anyone with...2021-08-1122 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceStrat Attacks Scoliosis and Bracing with His Mom HeatherEver since Strat was diagnosed with scoliosis, he has been fighting against it. He has a great story of staying motivated and consistent in doing what he needs to do. His mother, Heather, is a great example of a parent who supports her child in this challenging diagnosis.
One thing you will hear about in this episode is what Heather has done to help motivate Strat to do his exercises and wear his brace. She even went as far as to do his exercises with him. If you are a parent with a child who has scoliosis, she gi...2021-08-1138 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceLisa on the Importance of Scoliosis Specific Exercise with Adult ScoliosisIn this episode, we talk to Lisa who is an amazing example of being active and strong even with being braced and having multiple surgeries and back pain.
Lisa was diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager, like most of those with scoliosis, and her curve progressed to where she has needed a brace, then surgical fusion, and then a fusion later in life because of some nerve issues.
She has learned to stay strong and listen to her body and shares how she has found success with scoliosis specific exercise using the Schroth Method.
Che...2021-06-1339 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceAdvocate for your child with Kristen WhippleIn this episode, Kristen shares an amazing story of her daughter's journey with scoliosis. Here are a few highlights of her story:
What she did at diagnosis to advocate for her daughter.
How she was able to stay consistent with bracing and scoliosis specific exercise.
How bracing went and challenges.
How they dealt with progression to surgery when they thought she was out of the woods.
How they handled complications after surgery.
Lessons learned during this journey.
This would be a great episode for anyone who has a child diagnosed with scoliosis, or looking at being braced, or ev...2021-05-171h 02
The Scoliosis ExperienceMove Your Body! Advice from Eva Butterly, The Scoliosis WarriorIn this episode, I talk to Eva Butterly from Dublin. When I first started this podcast, I noticed there weren't many other scoliosis podcasts, but one kept popping up when I would search. Eva started The Scoliosis Warrior Podcast to share what she has learned from her experience with scoliosis.
Eva was diagnosed with a fast progressing scoliosis curve as a young teenager. After 6 months of mismanagement, she had progressed to the point of needling surgery with a curve OVER 90 DEGREES!
She underwent surgery to stop the progression of the curve, and then 6 months later need...2021-01-3143 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceBrace Mentors and Scolios-us website with Megan GlahnOne of the hardest things for those diagnosed with scoliosis is being in a rigid scoliosis brace. Most of the time, they feel alone, like they are the only one with scoliosis.
In this episode, Megan Glahn, who is a certified orthotist shares with us a way these kids can get connected with a mentor/friend who also has experience with bracing. Being connected with someone who knows what you are going through is very powerful.
Her website is https://www.bracingforscoliosus.org/ and you can go on there to register your child to be set up...2021-01-1836 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceAlayne Wadsworth on Dancing With the Stars, Scoliosis Surgery, and becoming a World ChampionMany of those living with scoliosis wonder what they are still able to do. Alayne Wadsworth is a great example of reaching for the stars, even though you have the diagnosis of scoliosis.
She was diagnosed as a teenager and wore a scoliosis brace for 5 years! After coming out of the brace, she continued to dance and used this as a way to escape from the diagnosis of scoliosis.
During that time, she was on Dancing With The Stars. Through this time, she had back pain due to her scoliosis and noticed her curve was getti...2021-01-1636 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceOrthotist Perspective on Bracing and Scoliosis with Jared LarsonBracing is a very large component of many people's journey and experience with scoliosis. Because of this, the orthotist is a key member of the team in treating scoliosis. Jared Larson is an orthotist in Salt Lake City at Hanger Clinic. He does more scoliosis braces than almost any other orthotist in Utah.
In this episode he discusses the process of bracing and what patients go through as they are getting braced. He also talks about the different kinds of scoliosis braces and goes in depth on how they work. He also talks about specific things to do to...2021-01-0233 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceHiggy Bears for Scoliosis and Owner, Lauren‘s, StoryLauren is the owner and founder of Higgy Bears. This amazing brand and company was born out of an amazing scoliosis experience. In this episode, Lauren shares her story of scoliosis and what led her to start Higgy Bears.
Higgy Bears is a company whose goal is to help kids who are braced, mostly with scoliosis, feel like they are not alone. The bears have braces custom made to match the brace the child wears and is a huge comfort during this trying time of life. The pattern and style of the brace is matched exactly and they c...2020-12-2032 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceYoga Therapy for Scoliosis with Kristen DavisThis is an awesome episode talking to Kristen Davis about Yoga Therapy, specifically for scoliosis. For those who don't know what Yoga Therapy is, it is a way to use Yoga to do individualized treatment for scoliosis while improving the mind body connection. She explains more about this and also about her own journey with it. To contact Kristen, you can email her at bomiwellness@gmail.com to find out more information about it.
Check out https://aligntherapyutah.com/ for more information on what you can do to treat your scoliosis.
2020-11-1424 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceLiving with Adult Scoliosis with Kristen DavisIn this episode, we talk to one of our amazing adult scoliosis patients, Kristen Davis. She is a great example of taking control of your health and your scoliosis while exploring different treatment options. She discusses her experience as an adolescent as well as an adult and helps to shed some light on how to manage scoliosis throughout life. She is also a Yoga Therapy instructor working specifically with scoliosis and patients with trauma. Great episode for anyone!
For more information on scoliosis treatment, check out https://aligntherapyutah.com/.
2020-11-0930 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceScoliosis Surgeon Dr John Smith on VBT, Scoliosis Surgery, Recovery, and TreatmentIn this episode, Dr John Smith shares his background with scoliosis, what made him interested in treating the spine, and what surgery is like. He is an amazing surgeon and is well-known in the US. He specifically explains who is appropriate for Vertebral Body Tethering, and what that surgery is like. He also gives some great insight into spinal fusion for scoliosis correction. Great episode for those just diagnosed, approaching surgery, or those considering VBT.
To learn more about what can be done conservatively for scoliosis, check out our website at https://aligntherapyutah.com/.
2020-10-2727 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceConsistency is Key with Scoliosis Treatment. Isaac‘s Scoliosis Experience!As with most things in life, consistency is key for getting results with scoliosis treatment. In this episode, I interview Isaac, who had a great result with scoliosis specific exercise. He was diagnosed later in his teenage years, but was able to bring a progressive curve down from 25 to 18 degrees in a few months. The key to his success was being consistent! Check out his experience in this episode.
To see more information on scoliosis specific exercise, check out our page on the Schroth Method. https://aligntherapyutah.com/schroth-method/
2020-10-2017 min
The Scoliosis ExperiencePatient Perspective with Zaylei on Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)A common question I get recently is about VBT surgery. Zaylei went through VBT surgery recently because of a progressive curve and she shares her experience of surgery, Schroth Therapy, and bracing, along with just the experience of being diagnosed with scoliosis. This is a great episode for anyone diagnosed with scoliosis, as well as anyone considering surgery.
To find out more information about conservative ways to treat scoliosis, check out our website at https://aligntherapyutah.com/schroth-method/
2020-10-0332 minThe Scoliosis ExperienceJuvenile Scoliosis Experience with Bracing with Ava and RyanJuvenile Scoliosis is not quite as common as Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. In this episode I talk to Ava, who was diagnosed at age 6 and her father Ryan. She gives us some great insights into what it is like to have to deal with scoliosis for many years. She also talks about her experience with bracing and scoliosis specific exercise. If you, or someone you know, have scoliosis, this is a great episode to check out!
To learn more about conservative treatment for scoliosis in children, check out our scoliosis page at https://aligntherapyutah.com/child-teen-scoliosis/
2020-09-2218 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceA Pediatrician‘s Perspective on Scoliosis with Dr Scott MumfordMost scoliosis cases in kids are diagnosed by their pediatrician. In this episode, we talk to Dr Scott Mumford, a pediatrician at Utah Valley Pediatrics in American Fork, Utah. He helps shed some light on his thought process when seeing a patient for a well child check.
One BIG take-away is to make sure to have your kids go to their well child checks every year. Dr Mumford gives some great advice on what goes into the diagnosis as well.
For more information on conservative treatment of scoliosis, check out our website at https://aligntherapyutah.com/2020-09-0233 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceWhat is Scoliosis Specific Exercise and is it right for you?Being a Physical Therapist myself, I tend to look for conservative ways to treat spinal problems. Scoliosis Specific Exercise is a research-backed conservative treatment approach for scoliosis. In this episode, we talk to Korey Derocher, DPT, who is a certified Schroth Therapist at Align Therapy.
We discuss what Scoliosis Specific Exercise, such as The Schroth Method and the SEAS Approach, means along with who it can benefit.
Scoliosis specific exercise is very different than regular physical therapy. Just like anything that is specialized, more training is required to treat scoliosis.
At a regular physica...2020-08-2630 min
The Scoliosis ExperienceIntroduction to The Scoliosis ExperienceIn this episode, David Butler describes why he decided to start a podcast based around the experience of those with scoliosis. His experience in treating those with scoliosis plays a large role in his passion for conservative treatment for spinal deformities. The goal of this podcast is to help inform and empower those living with scoliosis and other spinal deformities.
To see more information on how we treat scoliosis at Align Therapy in Lehi Utah, check out our website at https://aligntherapyutah.com/
2020-08-1208 min