Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction, types & causes of Scoliosis

    • 1. Welcome & Intro

    • 2. Spine anatomy review

    • 3. Types of Scoliosis

    • 4. Typical scoliotic curve & degress of curvature

    • 5. Causes of Scoliosis
  • 2

    What we can do: Bio-mechanical strategies

    • 6. Importance of Thoracic spine mobility & breathing

    • 7. Importance of core training

    • 8. Do's & Dont's for Personal Trainers

    • 9. Importance of spine traction

    • 10. Common questions
  • 3

    What we can do: Neurological strategies

    • 11. The Vestibular system

    • 12. The Cerebellum & neural pathways
  • 4

    Conclusion

    • 13. Final thoughts

  • 5

    Scoliosis handout

    • Scoliosis handout
  • 6

    Review Questions

    • Scoliosis review questions