At Braced for Scoliosis, the mission has always been clear – ensuring more young people with scoliosis have access to expert care, no matter where they live. That vision has now taken a significant step forward, as Sally has successfully trained two experienced orthotists to provide Gensingen bracing in their own clinics. Lucy Best (HampshireContinue reading “Expanding Scoliosis Care Across the UK with the Schroth Best Practice Programme”
Category Archives: Scoliosis Treatment & Therapy
Advancing Scoliosis Care: Sally’s Journey to Bucharest with Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss
Sally recently had the chance to travel to Bucharest, Romania, with her mentor, Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss, a leading expert in scoliosis treatment. Dr. Weiss, orthopaedic consultant and designer of the Gensingen brace, joined Sally and fellow orthotist and Senior Schroth instructor Maksym Boroskov to share their knowledge and help patients in Romania. During their four-dayContinue reading “Advancing Scoliosis Care: Sally’s Journey to Bucharest with Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss”
Satellite Scoliosis Outreach in South Lancashire
In an exciting move to extend their reach and provide specialised care to individuals beyond their immediate locale of Surrey, Sally has teamed up with Let’s Go Physio! In Burnley, Lancashire. Sally will see new and existing patients here on a regular basis. Sally and Debs visited the clinic earlier in the month. Debs tookContinue reading “Satellite Scoliosis Outreach in South Lancashire”
Sally and Debs Join Forces for Enhanced Scoliosis Care
Sally of Braced for Scoliosis, the UK’s most experienced Gensingen brace provider, has recently relocated offices to share a space with Schroth Therapist Debs Turnbull. Their collaboration, which has been evolving since 2017, brings a unique opportunity for individuals navigating the challenges of adolescent and early onset scoliosis. In the conservative management of scoliosis, theContinue reading “Sally and Debs Join Forces for Enhanced Scoliosis Care”
Breaking New Ground: Gensingen Braces For Adult Scoliosis Care?
In a groundbreaking event held in Copenhagen in September 2023, Sally, a dedicated orthotist from England representing Braced for Scoliosis, joined forces with experts from Germany and Denmark to explore the potential of utilising Gensingen braces for adults with scoliosis. This unique workshop, hosted by ScolioFys, a leading physiotherapy clinic and knowledge centre, aimed toContinue reading “Breaking New Ground: Gensingen Braces For Adult Scoliosis Care?”
Managing the Psychological Impact of Scoliosis
As adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, the impact on mental health can have long term effects and needs to be managed in a nurturing way. Young children and teenagers are always learning, developing and comparing themselves to others so when their body is potentially seen as ‘different’ to everybody eles’s,Continue reading “Managing the Psychological Impact of Scoliosis”