If you know you are getting surgery, it is a perfect time to begin scoliosis specific physiotherapy! Schroth exercises can improve flexibility, breathing function and back muscle endurance to better prepare you for spinal surgery.

Post rehab

Post Rehabilitation

Typically, we like to see see you as early as possible after surgery to provide appropriate movement recommendations and help with:
 

• Pain management: there will be temporary postoperative pain and discomfort. Physiotherapy techniques such as manual therapy, massage and gentle exercises can alleviate pain 

• Improving respiratory function: your respiratory function will be reduced after scoliosis surgery. We utilise breathing exercises, chest physiotherapy, and postural techniques to optimise respiratory function and help patients breathe more efficiently.

• Restoring mobility and strength: after surgery, the spine may feel stiff and restricted, and the surgery will alter the biomechanics of the spine. A personalised exercise program will restore movement and ensure all segments above and below the fusion stay healthy. The exercises will focus on safely strengthening the muscles that provide stability and support to the spine. 

• Addressing remaining curves and muscle imbalances: Schroth exercises can improve the appearance of the back and trunk after surgery. Often just the primary or structural curves are fused surgically and the secondary or compensatory curves are left unfused in the hope that they will reduce gradually themselves as some do. In some instances they do not however and improving the alignment of these curves and the associated aesthetics is a goal of the scoliosis specific exercises.

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