How can you learn more about scoliosis and scoliosis-specific exercise?

So you’ve been browsing my site and learning more about scoliosis, and want to dive deeper. Maybe this is the first time you’ve even heard of such a thing as scoliosis-specific exercise (also known as physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises, or PSSE). Don’t worry, I’ve got you. Just scroll on down…

If you’re looking for a more complete definition & explanation on scoliosis, check out this blog for all you could ever want to know!

If you’re looking as a physiotherapist or PT:

My first recommendation for online learning is the Scoliosis & Spine Online Learning website, where you can find multiple online courses that relate to scoliosis. If you're looking into specializing, I highly recommend the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS). Their certification program is incredibly comprehensive and was designed by Dr. Manuel Rigo, who is one of the top names in orthopedic management of scoliosis. I've done coursework within their school as well as the Italian scoliosis school and have found the BSPTS program to be foundational in helping me understand the complex 3 dimensional nature of scoliosis. The Italian Scientific Spine Institute offers a training program called SEAS, which brought me a lot more context and different tools to serve kids and adults learning how to self-correct their scoliosis.

If you're on Instagram, feel free to follow me @laura.g.dpt. I offer a lot of free content on scoliosis to help your understanding and frequently post about excellent learning opportunities that I come across!

If you’re looking as a patient (or as a PT, for a patient):

I strongly suggest you seek out a scoliosis-specific PT if you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, particularly if you’re at risk of it worsening (i.e, you’re still growing) or you’re having pain. Check this directory for certified therapists.  If you're interested in research, it's incredibly easy to search for PSSE or scoliosis specific exercise in Google Scholar, but my clinic website has a few sources listed as well.

Would still recommend following me @laura.g.dpt for accessible, bite-sized content about scoliosis and modifying your exercises to feel your best and most balanced despite your scoliosis.

Let me know any questions you have in the comments below, or shoot me an email!