FAQS

We are out-of-network with all insurances. If you have out-of-network physical therapy benefits, you are eligible to be reimbursed by your health insurance company directly for your Schroth therapy sessions. We will provide itemized receipts for this purpose.

To learn more about how out-of-network benefits work, read our blog post: Decoding Out-Of-Network Insurance Benefits.

Cash, check, Venmo or Zelle. An additional 3% processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions.

Adolescents typically require 6–12 sessions, preferably 1x/week for consistency. Asymptomatic adolescents will be on the lower end of that spectrum, and symptomatic adolescents will trend toward the higher end.

Adults typically require a minimum of 8–12 sessions of Schroth Therapy, depending on the severity of the curve and symptoms.

For regularly scheduled appointments (80 minutes or less):

Patients may cancel or change their appointment up to 48 hours prior to their scheduled appointment. We have a strict cancellation fee since other patients could not be scheduled during the time blocked off for you. If less than 48 hours is given, or you no-show for your scheduled appointment, you will be charged in full for the session to the credit card on file.

For Semi-Intensives (2-3 hour Appointments):

Patients may cancel or change their appointment up to 1 week prior to their scheduled appointment. We have a strict cancellation fee since other patients could not be scheduled during the time blocked off for you. If less than 1 week is given, or you no-show for your scheduled appointment, you will be charged in full for the session to the credit card on file.

For Intensives (3+ hour appointments):

Patients may cancel or change their Intensives up to 1 month prior to their scheduled appointment. We have a strict cancellation fee since other patients could not be scheduled during the time blocked off for you. If less than 1 month is given, or you no-show for your scheduled appointment, you will be charged in full for the session to the credit card on file.

The spine should be exposed as much as possible. We ask that females wear either a sports bra or bathing suit top and that males be shirtless. Athletic pants or shorts are appropriate for all. No shoes or socks are required.

The first session is scheduled for 80 minutes, during which we review medical history, look at x-rays, take pictures of the spine against the posture grid, and discuss asymmetries caused by scoliosis. If appropriate, a general orthopedic and brief neurological screening will be conducted to address the body as a whole.

We also initiate specific Schroth therapy exercises during the first session and discuss how to execute these exercises at home.

Yes, all Schroth exercises can be replicated at home using equipment that can be easily acquired. As a convenience, we carry and sell most of the Schroth products to help you with immediate set-up and success at home. These include Schroth rice bags, traction & fabric belts, yoga blocks, wooden dowels, stretch straps, door anchors, and bands. Some patients will elect to purchase Schroth ladders for home use, which we are happy to help select for you.

As of July 1, 2023 the state of Virginia no longer requires a doctor’s prescription for physical therapy or dry needling. This is referred to as Direct Access and you are welcome to initiate therapy at your convenience.

For adults, yes, an x-ray is required before initiating Schroth therapy.

An x-ray is not required for adolescents but is highly recommended. It is best to email your x-rays to us before your first appointment.

You must have a prescription from a physician in order to have an X-ray taken. This prescription can come from a primary care physician, specialist, chiropractor, or dentist.

The desired type of X-ray is called a scoliosis study, which is a “Radiologic Exam, Spine, Entire, 2 or 3 views”. The Procedural Code (CPT) is 72082. We prefer at least 2 views: lateral/sagittal and Anterior-Posterior (AP).

For pre-teens and teenagers, we also request a Bone Age Study, Hand, 1 View, CPT code 77072 to determine the level of skeletal maturity (we call this a Sanders Score).

For those who are braced, the in-brace X-ray can be a helpful determinant of brace correction quality and fit.

If a leg length discrepancy is suspected, we may ask that you have a Bone Length Study X-ray done, CPT code 77073.

These X-rays can be performed at most large Radiology facilities. National Scoliosis Center has the capability to take low-dose radiation X-rays on-site via their EOS x-ray machine. Please contact them directly for scheduling and pricing (703) 849-8808.