SCOLIOSIS AND SPINAL CONDITIONS
FITNESS APPLICATIONS
Supported by the Teachings of the Schroth Method
WHAT IS SCOLIACTIVE?
ScoliActive™ is a provider of education for people with spinal disorders and their fitness and therapy providers. Our goal is to help people with scoliosis, hyperkyphosis and other spine pathologies remain active in fitness and life.
Professional Continuing Education: Education courses are geared to therapists and fitness trainers whose clients include adults with scoliosis and spinal disorders. Physical therapists Hagit Berdishevsky and Lise Stolze have partnered to provide online and in-person courses on fitness modifications for this population. This platform provides information about the 3-part online course series Scoliosis and Spinal Conditions Fitness Master Course and links to access the online course videos. It also provides details about upcoming in-person lab courses.
Client and Patient Education: Soon we will provide separate video content for patients and clients who may not have a fitness trainer or therapy provider and want to understand how to modify movement based on their condition.
Professional Continuing Education: Education courses are geared to therapists and fitness trainers whose clients include adults with scoliosis and spinal disorders. Physical therapists Hagit Berdishevsky and Lise Stolze have partnered to provide online and in-person courses on fitness modifications for this population. This platform provides information about the 3-part online course series Scoliosis and Spinal Conditions Fitness Master Course and links to access the online course videos. It also provides details about upcoming in-person lab courses.
Client and Patient Education: Soon we will provide separate video content for patients and clients who may not have a fitness trainer or therapy provider and want to understand how to modify movement based on their condition.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
SCOLIOSIS AND SPINAL CONDITIONS FITNESS MASTER COURSEThis comprehensive continuing education course is designed for certified fitness instructors and physical therapists who want to understand best practice recommendations for how to modify fitness exercises for adults with spinal conditions based on evaluation of risk factors and movement competence.
By the end of this course the student will be able to: 1) apply evidence based tools to help determine which adults are at higher risk for progression of their spinal condition 2) understand radiographic findings and movement assessment outcomes 3) apply postural and breathing techniques to reduce sagittal and frontal plane postural compression and 4) develop a fitness and lifestyle activity plan for the patient or client that will motivate them to stay fit for life as they continue to improve their spinal condition. |
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Three course modules guide the learner through the clinical assessment process necessary to help select safe, healthy, fitness-focused exercises from the following disciplines: yoga, Pilates, weight lifting and suspension training. Students will learn variations from each exercise discipline and develop confidence in effectively managing spinal conditions according to the latest research that supports the proposed intervention options. |
Weightlifting |
Yoga |
Pilates |
Suspension Training |
THE COURSE STRUCTURE
Part 1: Fundamentals of Scoliosis and Sagittal Conditions lectures emphasize foundational information about scoliosis and adult spinal disorder including assessment of scoliosis and hyper-kyphosis.
Part 2: Scoliosis and Sagittal Conditions Practical focuses on exercise selection, instruction and modification specific to this population. Exercises are selected from Pilates, yoga, suspension training and weight lifting categories.
Part 3: Advanced Concepts in Spinal Conditions lectures build on the information presented in Part 1 and includes instruction in other spinal pathologies such as osteoporosis, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, from a fitness application perspective.
Read through the detailed lesson plans below!
Part 2: Scoliosis and Sagittal Conditions Practical focuses on exercise selection, instruction and modification specific to this population. Exercises are selected from Pilates, yoga, suspension training and weight lifting categories.
Part 3: Advanced Concepts in Spinal Conditions lectures build on the information presented in Part 1 and includes instruction in other spinal pathologies such as osteoporosis, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, from a fitness application perspective.
Read through the detailed lesson plans below!
MEET THE TEACHERS
This course is designed by Lise Stolze and Hagit Berdishevsky – industry experts and educators in the Schroth Method, a recognized, research-based approach for improved diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders. We are constantly working on remaining current with the latest information and techniques that improve the quality-of-life for those with scoliosis and spinal conditions. We are passionate and experienced instructors who have trained hundreds of physical therapists in the Schroth Method and even more physical trainers and Pilates instructors in fitness modifications for these special populations.
Lise StolzeMPT, DSc, CSCS
SSOL Schroth Educator Certified BSPTS C2, SEAS 2 |
Hagit BerdishevskyPT, DPT, Cert. McKenzie (MDT)
SSOL Schroth Co-founder and Educator Certified BSPTS C2, SEAS 2 |
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DROP US A LINE!We're currently in the process of updating the second section of our videos to provide one of the most comprehensive scoliosis and spinal conditions online learning programs ever made. We are planning on expanding this to include even more tutorials and exercises to help those you're training to integrate healthy, structured physical activity into their lives.
So, go ahead and drop us your email and your name to get on our mailing list! Apart from that, we're really interested in learning about your journey to better care for those with scoliosis and other spinal conditions. Please let us know a little about you! |
