Scoliosis and Kyphosis Therapy

Improve posture and/or curvature of the spine with Burke’s outpatient Scoliosis Rehabilitation, offered at several convenient locations in the New York Metro Area. Our specialized therapists use Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise to tailor treatment specifically to you or your loved one, including your child or teenager.

Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE)

PSSE utilizes tailored exercises to help strengthen a curved spine. This treatment can help patients of all ages experiencing:

• Scoliosis abnormal curvature of the spine that may look like the letter “C” or “S” when viewed from the back. It can be present at birth or develop during childhood or as an adult.
• Kyphosis - a rounding in the upper trunk and shoulders that can compress the spine and ribs. When it occurs in children, it’s known as Scheuermann’s Disease.

Benefits of Scoliosis Rehabilitation

Receiving physical therapy that utilizes PSSE can help to:

• In Pediatric Patients

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• • Improve postural awareness

  • Slow the progression of the curve
  • Improve breathing pattern
  • In some cases reduce the need for surgery
  • Achieve optimal spinal alignment, regardless of the degree

• In Adult Patients

  

• • Improve postural awareness
• • Manage painful symptoms associated with curve
• • Improve quality of life

What to Expect

Work with our highly trained, certified PSSE practitioners, who are well-versed in caring for people of all ages. Your custom treatment may include:

• Specific breathing exercises
• Muscle strengthening exercises to improve body symmetry
• Lengthening the spine
• Using equipment such as stall bars and rice bags to help reshape the curve
• Visual feedback to maintain proper positioning
• At-home exercises to be performed daily