The #1 Mistake Most PTs Make Treating Scoliosis

Most physical therapists learn to treat scoliosis by stretching the concave side of the curve and strengthening the convex side. The problem? Scoliosis is a 3D condition—and this outdated approach ignores the rotational and postural components of the curve.

In this video, I break down:
✅ Why traditional PT methods fall short for scoliosis
✅ The risks of treating scoliosis like a 2D problem
✅ What research says about scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE)
✅ How approaches like the Schroth Method and SEAS provide true, evidence-based results

If you’re a physical therapist who wants to treat scoliosis patients effectively—or if you’ve ever wondered why your current approach isn’t producing the results you hoped for—this video will give you the clarity you need.

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Timeline:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 PT School Training for Scoliosis
3:12 Scoliosis anatomy example
4:30 3D nature of scoliosis
6:30 What research is saying
8:16 Why there is pain with scoliosis
10:30 Schroth is an answer to treatment
11:22 Examples of PTs and scoliosis
14:14 Adult scoliosis scenario
16:55 Wrap up on PTs and scoliosis treatment
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