Unraveling Scoliosis

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Description

Unraveling Scoliosis Workshop explores the three-dimensional compensatory nature of scoliosis. The workshop is divided into two sections. The first section provides basic but important information on frequently used terminologies in scoliosis literatures, and commonly seen curve patterns and their structural presentations. Also discussed are the effects of spinal deviations, the effects on the bony structures themselves, the effects on the soft tissue around the spine, and the effects on the viscera. The lecture also includes a quick overview of current treatments, their pros and cons, and the prognosis of the condition.

The second section is a four-part progression on how to unravel scoliosis. The first integral part is assessment, how to assess objectively. Participants will be given a thorough checklist on how to do assessments effectively, how to use bony landmarks as markers to map out the holding patterns of the body, how to spot rotations in the spine, and how to recognize the muscular imbalances that accompany the rotations.

The next integral part focuses on increasing ribcage mobility to improve breathing capacity.

The third portion is a series of methodical exercises tailored to correct the three dimensional spiral distortions in various segments of the spine and pelvis, with the emphasis on how to lengthen and strengthen the locked-short side, how to change the movement dynamic of the locked-long side, and how to de-rotate the torque in the spine and pelvis.

The fourth and last portion are exercises to improve proprioception which is one of the biggest challenges for this population.

Please note that his workshop is NOT applicable to individuals with spinal fusion.

Objectives

Learn how to support clients with scoliosis effectively
Learn how to spot and assess spinal deviations objectively
Learn a series of creative exercises that are tailored to systematically unravel spinal and pelvic torquing patterns so as to provide better dynamic musculoskeletal balance
Learn how to improve clients’ proprioception and heighten their awareness so that the adjustments have longer lasting effects

Concepts & Techniques

Develop the skill to assess the spine objectively with the help of checklists.
Each client is unique, identifying the holding patterns and the movement habits of each individual is the foundation for formulating effective unraveling strategies
Incorporate simple decompressing or stretching exercises to safely release problematic holding patterns such as winged-scapula, kyphosis, hip-hike and so forth, this gives way to the possibility for the body to adopt healthy movement patterns
Utilize eccentric contraction techniques to target locked short and compressed structures Use props to improve and enhance proprioception, and ‘trick’ the weaker musculature to fire and respond quickly

Props & Equipment Used

Balls
Chair
Mat
Reformer
Small Props
Trap/Cad

Workshop Level

Advanced
Beginner
Intermediate

Duration & Access

This workshop is approximately 2.5 hours long and you have 30 days of access
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)

About Kuan Hui Chew

KUAN HUI CHEW, was born and raised in Singapore. She received her Pilates teaching certification at Kane School of Core Integration in 2003 and became their expert trainer soon after graduation. Kuan ... Find Out More Other Workshops by Kuan Hui Chew

Feedback on Unraveling Scoliosis by Kuan Hui Chew

" Good coverage of all the systems affected by scoliosis and how they present. I enjoyed the variety of exercises. I also appreciated the information about the specificity of muscles affected and how their effect on postural alignment. I'm looking forward to trying some of these with my more able clients. Thank you for the presentation. "

Ann S

" This was a thorough course that I enjoyed. "

Alfred B

" Hi Kuan, thank you for this wonderful training. I also really appreciate the detailed PDF handout to use as notes when I'm incorporating these into my clients' sessions! Thank you! "

Elizabeth B

" Wonderfully informative workshop!! "

Stephanie W

" I thought that this workshop was great! I work with a lot of scoliosis in the studio and found this workshop full of great exercises that are proprioceptively rich, with a really great emphasis on awareness and manual cuing, rather than propping alone. This is an extremely useful workshop...thank you! "

Sarah C

" Excellent, thorough explanations coupled with very effective, concrete, and practical exercises. "

Pareena L

" This workshop is amazing. There is so much information that I could not fully absorb it the first time through. I am ready to start it all over again!It will be a treasured part of my library. "

Patricia R

" This workshop was tremendously helpful in towards assessing the spine by observing holding patterns, and movement habits. The strategies for releasing holding patterns to promote a healthy moveable body is essential. Firing weaker muscles and enhancing proprioception through the use of props and balancing techniques helps the entire body respond quickly; sending signals to the neurological system through the skeletal body. Thank you , Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. "

Maya C

" Thorough information about scoliosis, muscular and proprioception changes,system changes. The exercises are great tools that I think all my clients-with and without scoliosis- will benefit from. Thank you for the detailed PDF. It helped me to watch the videos rather than taking copious notes. "

Linda Z

" Thank you, Kuan! This was very well done, clear and comprehensive. I have been working with a client with extreme scoliosis and have been seeking a training such as yours. I know that if I did a live training I wouldn't retain much of the information so am glad I will be able to watch it again! "

Ellen L

" This workshop was so informative and easy to follow along! Thanks so much! "

Julia U

" Very informative workshop and very specific. I really enjoyed it and have found it very useful. "

Elizabeth D

" This was a fantastic workshop!! Thank you so very much! I have been working with Scoliosis clients for a number of years and the information was so helpful and also reinforced some of the work we have been doing. Very clear and very well presented. The client did an amazing job. "

Victoria M

" This was a wonderful workshop. The instruction was clear and thorough. I was able to follow along easily with the PDF that was provided (thank you for that!). "

Leslie G

" There was a lot of great information in this workshop. I found the section on the proprioceptive training the most interesting because right now most of the proprioceptive training I do is on the Bosu. It was great to see other ways to approach that kind of training for clients. "

Emily T

" Very functional exercises. Lovely to take a workshop from Kuan as always. "

Annette H

Featured Student Feedback

Desire A Enjoyed the course and learned some new techniques as well as ideas to adapt my regular exercises I use. Like the vibe of the instructor...

Ann S Good coverage of all the systems affected by scoliosis and how they present. I enjoyed the variety of exercises. I also appreciated the information about the specificity of muscles affected and how their effect on postural alignment. I'm looking forward to trying some of these with my more able clients. Thank you for the presentation.

Alfred B This was a thorough course that I enjoyed.

Elizabeth B Hi Kuan, thank you for this wonderful training. I also really appreciate the detailed PDF handout to use as notes when I'm incorporating these into my clients' sessions! Thank you!

Stephanie W Wonderfully informative workshop!!

Terry P I enjoyed the workshop. My only advice is that Ms. Chew be more clear when talking about the sides of the body. Often she would make comments that muscles are working or lengthening, but she wasn't clear as to which side of the body these muscles are on. It can get confusing when talking about scoliosis. It would help if she continually reminded us about the distortions during the workshop. For example, which side is the concave side, which side is rotated forward, which side is short, etc.

SELENA W I thought that this workshop was great! This is an extremely useful workshop...thank you!

Azmah Anuarul A It was a very informative workshop. Just one thing, it is specific to my way of learning, there is not much information on the why, and sometimes on the what is happening to the body. But overall the exercise ideas were great. Thanks.

Sarah C I thought that this workshop was great! I work with a lot of scoliosis in the studio and found this workshop full of great exercises that are proprioceptively rich, with a really great emphasis on awareness and manual cuing, rather than propping alone. This is an extremely useful workshop...thank you!

Pareena L Excellent, thorough explanations coupled with very effective, concrete, and practical exercises.

Patricia R This workshop is amazing. There is so much information that I could not fully absorb it the first time through. I am ready to start it all over again!It will be a treasured part of my library.

Maya C This workshop was tremendously helpful in towards assessing the spine by observing holding patterns, and movement habits. The strategies for releasing holding patterns to promote a healthy moveable body is essential. Firing weaker muscles and enhancing proprioception through the use of props and balancing techniques helps the entire body respond quickly; sending signals to the neurological system through the skeletal body. Thank you , Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

Linda Z Thorough information about scoliosis, muscular and proprioception changes,system changes. The exercises are great tools that I think all my clients-with and without scoliosis- will benefit from. Thank you for the detailed PDF. It helped me to watch the videos rather than taking copious notes.

Ellen L Thank you, Kuan! This was very well done, clear and comprehensive. I have been working with a client with extreme scoliosis and have been seeking a training such as yours. I know that if I did a live training I wouldn't retain much of the information so am glad I will be able to watch it again!

Alana A I think a before and after side by side still would be helpful. Very informative workshop, thank you!

Julia U This workshop was so informative and easy to follow along! Thanks so much!

Sravan P Its great

Elizabeth D Very informative workshop and very specific. I really enjoyed it and have found it very useful.

Victoria M This was a fantastic workshop!! Thank you so very much! I have been working with Scoliosis clients for a number of years and the information was so helpful and also reinforced some of the work we have been doing. Very clear and very well presented. The client did an amazing job.

Kim O This was a really nice series, learning to stretch and open the concavities. It wasn't made clear that most curves are thoracic and lumbar and that it is more rare to have a single lumbar. I think this information may be useful. The proprioception at the end is important to stress to get the nervous system on board. Thank you very much Kuan for your detailed work!

Maho O Thank you for the informative workshop.

Leslie G This was a wonderful workshop. The instruction was clear and thorough. I was able to follow along easily with the PDF that was provided (thank you for that!).

Serene Teo T I enjoy very much for this workshop. Thank you very much Kuan Hui.

Barbara T Will be returning to watch again. So much valuable information! Thank you!

Emily T There was a lot of great information in this workshop. I found the section on the proprioceptive training the most interesting because right now most of the proprioceptive training I do is on the Bosu. It was great to see other ways to approach that kind of training for clients.

Annette H Very functional exercises. Lovely to take a workshop from Kuan as always.