Scoliosis Physiotherapy in Singapore: Expert Care with the Schroth Method

At Core Fitness, we offer specialised scoliosis physiotherapy designed to help you manage your condition and improve your quality of life. Our team of experienced physiotherapists is trained in the Schroth Method, a globally recognised, non-surgical approach to scoliosis treatment.

Why Choose Our Scoliosis Physiotherapy?

  • Specialists in Scoliosis Treatment Scoliosis treatment is our primary focus. We understand the complexities of spinal curvature and offer a dedicated, patient-centred approach to help manage the physical effects of scoliosis.

  • Schroth Method Experts Our specialised physiotherapists are trained in the Schroth Method, a technique that focuses on posture correction, muscle strengthening, and breathing techniques tailored to your unique spinal curvature. This evidence-based method is proven to reduce pain, enhance posture, and prevent the progression of scoliosis.

  • Clinical Pilates for Enhanced Outcomes In addition to the Schroth Method, we incorporate Clinical Pilates into your treatment plan. Clinical Pilates is a highly effective form of exercise that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and postural alignment. By combining it with scoliosis-specific therapy, we help improve muscle control and stability, supporting the spine and enhancing treatment outcomes.

  • Personalised Treatment Plans Every scoliosis case is unique, and we take a customised approach to your care. Our team conducts a thorough assessment of your spinal alignment, mobility, and lifestyle needs to create a tailored treatment plan that supports your specific goals.

  • Comprehensive Care for All Ages We provide scoliosis physiotherapy for patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults. Whether you’re dealing with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis or adult degenerative scoliosis, our treatments are designed to manage symptoms and enhance your mobility.

 

 

How the Schroth Method Works

The Schroth Method is a physiotherapy treatment that focuses on three-dimensional scoliosis-specific exercises to address spinal imbalances. The core goals include:

  • Posture Correction: We focus on retraining your posture to reduce spinal curvature and prevent further progression.

  • Muscle Strengthening: Targeted exercises help strengthen the muscles supporting your spine, improving stability and reducing pain.

  • Breathing Techniques: Special breathing exercises (rotational breathing) are used to expand collapsed areas of the chest and improve lung capacity.

Our therapists work closely with you to teach and guide you through these exercises, both in the clinic and with a home exercise programme tailored to your specific needs.

 

What to Expect from Your Treatment

  1. Initial Consultation and Assessment We begin with a thorough assessment of your scoliosis and overall health. This helps us understand the severity of your condition and how it impacts your daily life. We use this information to develop a personalised treatment plan.

  2. Individualised Scoliosis Treatment During your physiotherapy sessions, we focus on Schroth-based exercises tailored to your curve pattern. These exercises are designed to improve spinal alignment, enhance muscle function, and reduce discomfort.

  3. Ongoing Support and Monitoring Regular sessions with our team ensure that your progress is continuously monitored, and adjustments are made to your treatment as needed. We are committed to long-term improvement, helping you manage scoliosis with confidence.

  4. Home Exercise Programme We provide detailed guidance on exercises that you can perform at home to complement your in-clinic treatment. This ensures that you continue to make progress between sessions.

  • Children and teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

  • Adults with degenerative scoliosis

  • Patients looking to manage scoliosis-related pain and discomfort

  • Post-surgical patients requiring rehabilitation

  • Anyone seeking to improve posture and prevent further spinal curvature

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We Combine Physiotherapy, the Schroth Method and Clinical Pilates for the Best Outcome

If you or a loved one is living with scoliosis, early intervention and specialised care can make a significant difference. At Core Fitness, we provide expert scoliosis physiotherapy, including advanced Schroth Method techniques, to help you manage your condition effectively.

Book your consultation today and take the first step towards better spinal health and an improved quality of life.

FAQ

The treatment is suitable for scoliotic patients of all ages and can be utilised to treat all stages of scoliosis, including after surgery or metal implants. We treat adolescent scoliosis and adult scoliosis cases differently. The main goal of adolescent scoliosis management program is to decelerate the curve of the spine and strengthen the deep spinal muscles to hold the spine centre and upright. For adult scoliosis management program, the key is to release muscle and joint tightness, as well as to prevent pain and wear and tear of the joints.

It is important to start the scoliosis management program with private sessions led by either a physiotherapist or Pilates instructor specialising in this area. The private sessions are tailored to correct the spinal curvature of each individual. This allows the patient to fully understand his/her spinal curves and learn specific techniques using various equipment to address the problems.

The exercises consist of a combination of stretching, strengthening, and breathing techniques. They are prescribed based on the curve patterns and severity, as well as the patients function and mobility. The goal is to create awareness of the new posture and alignment through position, repetitions and breathing. Exercises are designed to reduce the flat back and rib prominence and restore alignment of the pelvis. Exercise positions may be modified in order to create the optimal position for the patient. Various Pilates equipment are used to provide the body resistance and challenge in order to build core strength that will provide long term support for the spine.

The therapist guides the patient with tactile stimulus so the patient has an understanding of where they need to breathe and elongate to create muscle activation to correct the curve.

The exercises are tailored to each patient’s curves and can be done at home and as part of daily life. Once the patient is proficient with the exercises it will help halt curve progression, eliminate pain, and improve posture – for life. After a program of treatment you will have a comprehensive home exercise program specific to your curve type and needs.

If you have acute or chronic pain due scoliosis, you should see our physiotherapist first. Our physiotherapist will help you get rid of the pain and start teaching basic schroth exercises to decompress the spine. Once the pain is stable, you will be referred to the instructor for continuous training. Our instructors will focus on improving your alignment, posture, strength and awareness of maintaining a good alignment of the spine..

This mainly depends on the skeletal maturity of the patient. This method focuses on inhibiting curve progression, restoring muscular symmetry within the body, improving breathing, and creating postural awareness which in all gives an appearance of a straighter spine.

Traditional interventions rely heavily on bracing and surgery. The Schroth Method gives patients the ability to take an active role in improving the curvature of their spines.

This depends on the severity of the curve, the age of the patient, and the rate of progression of the scoliosis curve. However, many patients in the clinic feel and see their muscles working differently immediately after each exercise session. The earlier you start the scoliosis management program, the better results you will see.

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