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Better Posture: Everyday Corrections

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This tape can be used to provide varying tensions in order to support muscles or improve specific joint alignment (ex. Realign upper & lower leg bones related to Poor Patellar Tracking). Kinesio Tape can also be applied with less tension and different direction to realign the fascia of swollen & damaged tissue.

Have you ever wished to have your therapist there with you during the day? Kinesio Taping is the closest experience that exists. While many helpful videos can be found on the internet, it is not easy to effectively tape yourself. Only someone trained in the Kinesio Tape Method and other taping techniques will know the correct tension, angle and direction to apply corrective tape. Don't let yourself suffer needlessly!

At ALIGN we can help you use Kinesio Tape as a Tool for: *Athletic Enhancement *Injury Prevention *Pain Relief *Postural Realignment *Enhancing your Rehab *Increase the Benefits of Manual Joint & Soft Tissue Work *Speed Up your Recovery

Schroth Method Treatment
What does a Schroth Treatment at Align look like?
Why should you avoid the traditional “Wait & See” approach?
Bracing

After speaking with a family who had recently returned from a scoliosis clinic in Europe I was flabbergasted to learn that they start treating patients much earlier than we do in the States. Our European counterparts assess for scoliosis much more frequently. Additionally, nurses & doctors know to refer scoliosis patients on for specialized physical therapy care. Here in the United States this method for treating spinal curvatures has only existed for a little over a decade. In Germany & much of Europe it has been the gold standard for nearly a century. This is known as the Schroth Method.

A specialized approach is necessary to safely & effectively treat scoliosis. The Schroth method is one of the longest standing and most research validated approaches to scoliosis rehabilitation. There are relatively few certified Schroth practitioners in the US. Dr. Shelton is one of the few physical therapists who have this certification and have been specializing in scoliosis since 2013.

At ALIGN the Schroth Method is used to pursue Specific Goals:

Slow or Stop Curve Progression
Improve Upright Posture
Increase Breath Capacity
Relieve Pain
Increase Spine Flexibility
Avoid Surgery (whenever possible)
Improve Symmetry of the entire Muscular System

Balance your strength & flexibility

Decrease Organ Pressure

Here at ALIGN the Schroth method is used to try and reduce or halt a curve from progressing. Schroth treatments can also markedly improve scoliotic posture. Scoliosis Specific Exercises are shown to be most helpful in the 10-30° range and can be helpful in larger curves as well. In the adolescent population with a curvature of 30° or more it is strongly recommended that appropriate bracing be considered to compliment & maximize the benefits of a Schroth scoliosis program. [Feel free to enquire regarding optimal comfort & effect brace options. alignwnc@gmail.com]

We understand that our patients and their families live busy lives, for that reason we offer treatment sessions outside normal office hours. Limited Saturday appointments are available for families who travel longer distances and to accommodate the school schedule. Please call to request. Later evening appointments are also possible upon request.

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3-dimensional scoliosis bracing can be performed by specially trained orthotists. I work with Dr. Luke Stikeleather who has been in the field for over 20 years and has gone to Europe to study the best techniques. He is based out of Fairfax VA.