Scoliosis: An Introduction and Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises PSSE
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Scoliosis: An Introduction and Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises PSSE

Thu, Feb 19th, 2026
6:30pm – 8:40pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

In this live interactive webinar, participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to scoliosis and it’s treatment strategies. Together, we’ll cover essential topics including an in-depth exploration of scoliosis pathomechanism, emphasizing the significance of regular scoliosis screenings, and delving into the fundamentals of radiology in scoliosis diagnosis. Additionally, participants will be introduced to prominent PSSE (Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises) approaches like the Schroth Method and SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis), and gain practical insights into the application of fundamental treatment strategies tailored for patients with scoliosis.

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This live online event will be held as a Zoom Webinar. Attendees will have the option to interact through features such as the Chat and Q&A, but cameras and microphones will not be enabled.

Live Event Instructor

Julianne Reinstein

Julianne Reinstein

Julie Reinstein graduated in 1993 from D'Youvile University in Buffalo, NY. She has been a private practice owner, and has been in outpatient orthopedics for 30 years. Julie started specializing in scoliosis in 2015 when she became certified in the Schroth Method through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS). She is C1 & C2 certified for pediatrics and adult populations. The passion that her BSPTS mentors, Hagit Berdivshevsky and Amy Sbhili displayed for the scoliosis population was so contagious, that Julie continued to expand her knowledge-base on scoliosis by earning 2 certifications in the SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) Method under the direction of Michele Romano and Alessandra Negrini. Today, Julie solely treats scoliosis patients at her Buffalo, NY clinic. Her dedication to the scoliosis population continues by lecturing to both students and medical professionals about scoliosis and the rehabilitation benefits of scoliosis-specific exercises.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA)

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Discuss and apply basic treatment strategies including Auto Elongation for their scoliosis patients.
  2. 2 Discuss what the Cobb angle is and at what angle bracing is recommended.
  3. 3 Choose the test used to screen patients as well as how to screen a patient for scoliosis.
  4. 4 List 5 goals of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE).
  5. 5 Describe the importance of having a strong diaphragm and intra-abdominal pressure.

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Burwell, R. G., Aujla, R. K., Grevitt, M. P., Dangerfield, P. H., Moulton, A., Randell, T. L., & Anderson, S. I. (2009). Pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in girls-a double neuro-osseous theory involving disharmony between two nervous systems, somatic and autonomic expressed in the spine and trunk: possible dependency on sympathetic nervous system and hormones with implications for medical therapy. Scoliosis, 4(1), 1-40.

Day, J. M., Fletcher, J., Coghlan, M., & Ravine, T. (2019). Review of scoliosis-specific exercise methods used to correct adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Archives of physiotherapy, 9, 1-11.

Dimitrijević, V., Rašković, B., Popović, M. P., Viduka, D., Nikolić, S., Jevtić, N., ... & Obradović, B. (2025, March). Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with the Conservative Schroth Method: A Randomized Controlled Trial. In Healthcare (Vol. 13, No. 6, p. 688).

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Kocaman, H., Bek, N., Kaya, M. H., Büyükturan, B., Yetiş, M., & Büyükturan, Ö. (2021). The effectiveness of two different exercise approaches in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A single-blind, randomized-controlled trial. PLoS One, 16(4), e0249492.

Massery, M. (2005). Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular interventions: a physical approach to cystic fibrosis. Journal of the Royal society of Medicine, 98(Suppl 45), 55.

Massery, M. (2006). Multisystem consequences of impaired breathing mechanics and/or postural control. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Evidence and Practice. 4th Edn. St Louis, Elsevier Health Sciences, 695-717.

Schreiber, S., Whibley, D., & Somers, E. C. (2023). Schroth Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercise (PSSE) Trials—Systematic Review of Methods and Recommendations for Future Research. Children, 10(6), 954.

Schroth, C. (2007). Three-dimensional treatment for scoliosis: Physiotherapeutic method for deformities of the spine. Christa Lehnert Schroth.− California: The Martindale Press Palo Alto.

Seleviciene, V., Cesnaviciute, A., Strukcinskiene, B., Marcinowicz, L., Strazdiene, N., & Genowska, A. (2022). Physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise methodologies used for conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and their effectiveness: An extended literature review of current research and practice. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(15), 9240.

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Zhang, X., Lv, J., Li, X., Lin, B., Huang, Y., Lin, Y., ... & Liao, B. (2025). Immediate Effects of the Schroth Method on Spinal Curvature and Paravertebral Muscle Activation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Orthopaedic Surgery.

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Julianne M Reinstein, MS, PT, BSPTS C2/SEAS C2 – None to report.

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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 3:30pm US Pacific Time.

6:30 pm – 6:55 pm: Definition of Scoliosis and its pathomechanism.
6:55 pm – 7:20 pm: Clinical Screening for Scoliosis and radiology in Scoliosis Diagnosis.
7:20 pm – 7:30 pm: Break.
7:30 pm – 7:40 pm: Types of Scoliosis.
7:40 pm – 8:10 pm: Introduction Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) including the Schroth method along with precautions and goals.
8:10 pm – 8:40 pm: Diaphragmatic Breathing in Scoliosis as well as basic treatment strategies that therapists can Implement starting tomorrow.
All Times Are Eastern Time

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