Treating patients with idiopathic scoliosis

IN Asia, close to 30% of the population suffer from scoliosis. Idiopathic scoliosis has been proven to cause physical and emotional stress as it continues to progress well beyond skeletal maturity, and commonly for the remainder of the patient’s life.

The emotional effects of idiopathic scoliosis can be every bit as real and serious as the physical effects.

Juvenile patients with idiopathic scoliosis reported more physical complaints, had lower self-esteem and higher depression rates. Adult patients reported more psychological and physical impairment.

To date, the bulk of the information you will find related to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) on the Internet supports the use of bracing and surgery.

Initially, treatment from a doctor consists of “observation only”, until the Cobb angle progresses to 25°, at which point the patient is placed in a brace.

If bracing is unsuccessful in stabilising the progression of the disease, which is frequently the case, surgery is the only other option.

Spinal Inc believes that surgical intervention, while potentially necessary at times, is only symptomatic treatment for a much more complex condition. It believes surgery should be a last resort for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.

Spinal Inc is dedicated specifically to the non-surgical treatment and correction of idiopathic scoliosis in patients of all ages.

Spinal Inc is certified in Schroth Method and Clear Institute. Schroth Method started in the 1920s. Katharina Schroth developed the method based on her personal experience with scoliosis as a teenager. She started sharing her techniques with patients and eventually set up her own clinic in Germany.

Conservative treatment for spinal deformities is well accepted in Europe, with large centres in Germany (Schroth), Spain (BSRS) and Italy (ISICO). Treatment includes physiotherapy based on Schroth and Clear, accompanied by a home exercise programme.

Based on the results achieved over the past 12 years, Spinal Inc believes that the methods integrated by the company is the safest and most-effective conservative treatment for the correction of idiopathic scoliosis.

For details, call Spinal Inc at 03-6201 5168 or visit www.spinalinc.com.