Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Better positioning, easier daily care, more comfortable days.
When the cause is the nervous system, the treatment has to adapt.
When the cause is the nervous system, the treatment has to adapt. Neuromuscular Scoliosis is associated with disorders of the nerve and muscular systems, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, and polio. It accounts for 5%–7% of childhood scoliosis.
Unlike Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), the underlying cause of Neuromuscular Scoliosis is clear: it arises from either a lack of spinal and trunk muscular control or, alternatively, spasticity of those same muscles.
Adapting the Schroth Method for Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Although the Schroth Method was originally designed for individuals with AIS, the program can be adapted for those with Neuromuscular Scoliosis. The adaptations will vary depending on each child’s abilities, and the length of treatment will be adjusted accordingly.
The goals of the Schroth Method for those with Neuromuscular Scoliosis include seating system evaluations and recommendations, as well as strengthening the trunk muscles (if possible).
It’s important to note that the Schroth Method has limitations for those with Neuromuscular Scoliosis, and that bracing and/or surgery are often recommended instead. We work closely with local scoliosis physicians to ensure each patient receives the most appropriate treatment.
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Follow-Up (50 minutes): $285
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