ScoliBalance® Now Available in Our Alameda Location!

We’re delighted to announce that the groundbreaking, internationally known ScoliBalance® program is now available at our Alameda location in our fully functional rehabilitation studio which previously was our beloved yoga space prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

ScoliBalance® presents a specialized regimen tailored to combat scoliosis and thoracic hyper-kyphosis, spanning all age brackets, and offering effective management strategies for these conditions in both children and adults.

Crafted under the guidance of Dr. Jeb McAviney D.C. and Rosemary Marchese, PT of ScoliCare®,  ScoliBalance® amalgamates principles from various disciplines including physical therapy, chiropractic care, and exercise rehabilitation. This bespoke approach, finely calibrated in a three-dimensional spectrum, is meticulously tailored to address the nuanced needs of individual patients, factoring in their specific curve type, symptoms, and therapeutic objectives.

Standing on the shoulders of existing Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) programs such as the Schroth Method and other research based models, ScoliBalance® is anchored in practical, evidence-based methodologies aligned with the directives of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT).

Facilitating these sessions are certified professionals adept in the ScoliBalance® methodology, ensuring a personalized and attentive approach to every participant. Click HERE to read about our team!

Tailored Precision

ScoliBalance® tailors a bespoke exercise protocol to cater to the distinctive curve types, postural nuances, and functional deficiencies inherent in each patient’s case.

Patients are introduced to specialized 3D posture correction techniques, aimed at optimizing spinal alignment.

Subsequently, patients undergo targeted Scoliosis Specific Exercises, designed to uphold the Scoli-Correction while engaging in exercises. Initially practiced under clinical supervision, patients seamlessly transition to integrating these exercises into their daily routines at home.

Over time, patients are coached to seamlessly incorporate the Scoli-Correction into their daily activities, fostering subconscious reinforcement and potentially stabilizing the scoliosis curve.

Specialized prescription only equipment such as the ScoliRoll® (for scoliosis) or Denneroll® (for hyperkyphosis) may be employed to augment spinal correction and posture.

The Advantages of ScoliBalance®

ScoliBalance® offers an array of potential benefits, including:

• Arresting or decelerating curve progression
• Aiding in the reduction of flexible scoliosis curves
• Enhancing coronal and sagittal balance
• Supplementing with brace therapy to sustain corrective outcomes
• Improving muscular equilibrium, spinal flexibility, posture, and aesthetic alignment
• Mitigating discomfort and enhancing standing balance, thereby reducing fall risks among older adults.

Tailored Solutions

ScoliBalance® holds promise in various scenarios:

• Addressing mild adolescent idiopathic curves measuring less than 20 degrees
• Managing non-progressive curves in older adolescents or young adults
• Integrating with bracing for augmented outcomes, consistent with ScoliCare®’s tailored 3D scoliosis braces

ScoliBalance® for Adult Patients

ScoliBalance® demonstrates efficacy in alleviating back pain and enhancing aesthetic alignment, particularly in flexible curves. Moreover, it may bolster standing balance and diminish fall risks in older adults.

Degenerative Cases

While furnishing pain alleviation benefits, ScoliBalance®  may also impede the advancement of degenerative curves. In cases of degenerative progression, a customized 3D brace (ScoliBrace®), tailored for adults typically emerges as a preferred supplement to the ScoliBalance® program.

Expert Delivery

ScoliBalance® treatment is administered by Scoliosis Rehabilitation Therapists equipped with specialized training through ScoliCare® courses. Certified ScoliBalance® Providers undergo comprehensive training and receive ongoing guidance to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Program Understanding

ScoliBalance® adheres fervently to SOSORT international guidelines, prioritizing the education of patients on scoliosis-specific 3D posture corrections, alongside accompanying functional exercises. Specialized equipment such as the ScoliRoll® or Denneroll® may be incorporated to bolster spinal correction and posture.

Frequency of Engagement

Patients are entrusted with an individualized home exercise program, typically advised for daily practice spanning 20 minutes. Additionally, patients may utilize specialized equipment for an additional 20-25 minutes per day, contingent on their specific prescription.

Integration with Bracing

ScoliBalance® seamlessly complements bracing, promising enhanced outcomes through optimal correction and fortification. Scoli-Corrections are typically practiced sans the brace, with select patients receiving supplementary strength exercises to perform while wearing the ScoliBrace®.

Tailoring for Adults

The ScoliBalance® program is adeptly tailored for adult patients, catering to their unique manifestations and symptoms.

Suitability for Hyperkyphosis and Scheuermann’s Disease

ScoliBalance® stands poised for adaptation to address hyperkyphosis and Scheuermann’s disease, accommodating the distinctive postural alterations observed in patients. In instances of combined hyperkyphosis and scoliosis, the program is custom-tailored accordingly. For further elucidation, individuals are urged to explore resources at Symmetry Health Center/Bay Area Scoliosis Center.