Course Description:

The course will define PSSE (Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise) based upon accepted international standards in conservative management of scoliosis. Various schools of PSSE will be reviewed with an emphasis on the Schroth-Barcelona method. Exercise examples will be shown. PSSE will be contrasted to general physical therapy. Precautions for and modifications of general physical therapy and exercises will be given. The course is not intended for the application of PSSE by the clinician (advanced PSSE training is needed), but some simple scoliosis intervention suggestions will be given.