We’re happy to share the news that Braced for Scoliosis has moved to a new, larger space on the High Street in Esher, Surrey. This move allows us to better serve our patients in a dedicated, purpose-designed clinic with improved facilities. With more room to work and better access, we are now able to coverContinue reading “Braced for Scoliosis – We’ve Moved Our Clinic”
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Understanding Brace Weaning for Scoliosis
Brace weaning is a critical transition for children and adolescents with scoliosis, requiring careful management to prevent regression. Weaning age is influenced by skeletal maturity. There are two useful skeletal scores used to determine skeletal maturity. The Risser sign is a classification system that assesses the ossification of the iliac crest apophysis on an x-ray.Continue reading “Understanding Brace Weaning for Scoliosis”
Scoliosis Doesn’t Need to Hold You Back
When a family receives a diagnosis of scoliosis it can be a very overwhelming time, particularly if major surgery is discussed early on and there appears to be limited options for alternative treatment. Long term outcomes for scoliosis patients who are managed surgically or conservatively are limited. However, we know that there are many healthyContinue reading “Scoliosis Doesn’t Need to Hold You Back”
Sally Joins the Board of the Schroth Best Practice Academy
During her recent visit to Romania, Sally received a warm welcome onto the board of the Schroth Best Practice Academy. The Academy, renowned for its evidence-based method of physical rehabilitation for scoliosis and other spinal deformities, upholds the pioneering work of Katharina Schroth and her daughter, Christa Lehnert-Schroth, PT. Numerous high quality studies have demonstratedContinue reading “Sally Joins the Board of the Schroth Best Practice Academy”
Nurturing the Whole Self: Our Approach to Adolescent Scoliosis Care
At Braced for Scoliosis, we understand and acknowledge that the psychological well-being of our adolescent patients plays a crucial role in their overall health and the effectiveness of their scoliosis treatment. Medical studies have consistently shown that the mental state of a patient significantly impacts the results of bracing, making it imperative to prioritise andContinue reading “Nurturing the Whole Self: Our Approach to Adolescent Scoliosis Care”