ScoliSMART

Too Many Back Braces?

The ScoliSMART Activity Suit improves slumping, posture and balance. Perform all your daily activities with no restrictions.

Has scoliosis pain impacted your life?

The ScoliSMART Activity Suit works for fused and non-fused scoliosis patients, can be worn all day - everyday. You can wear it over or under clothing.

15 Scoliosis World w/ Dr Morningstar: Scoliosis Bootcamp

In this episode of Scoliosis World, Dr. Morningstar covers what exactly Scoliosis Bootcamp at ScoliSMART is, how long it lasts, and concludes with a testimony from Serena, a long-time bootcamper.

What is scoliosis bootcamp? What does bootcamp entail? The Michigan office has had patients from 11 countries & 32 states Bootcamp is for patients with scoliosis, either children or adults Bootcamp Day 1 consists of formulating a custom, patient-specific physical therapy routine The patient spends the remainder of the week mastering that routine Divided between 1/2 prehab/rehab and 1/2 warm down 1 - 2 weeks long Limited to 4 patients per week

ScoliPAIN Topical

ScoliPAIN lotion provides the ability to deliver fast-acting pain relief directly to a specific area without odor, greasy feeling, or staining.   This is a great product to use in combination with a whole-body de-inflammation product like ScoliPAIN Plus or ScoliPAIN Extended Relief

How Long Should My Child Continue ScoliSMART Exercises?

Only ScoliSMART exercises uniquely target automatic postural control centers of the brain that actually control spine alignment, causing permanent reduction of the curvature, naturally.

ScoliSMART is the only exercise program that uses specially designed training equipment that challenges the body in a way that requires the alignment centers of the brain to adapt with use.

The ScoliSMART approach to treating scoliosis is a completely non-invasive and safe. Our approach is the most comprehensive scoliosis treatment program ever created and is available for children ages 6 – 17 and adults with idiopathic scoliosis. Our efforts to treat the WHOLE scoliosis condition, not just the curve, include three unique features that are not available anywhere else.

How to Calculate My Child's Risk of Curve Progression

In some cases it is difficult to prevent worsening during periods of rapid growth, however the amount of measurement increase is most often minimilized by performing their home care training.

Early stage scoliosis is defined by the size of a scoliosis curve, not the age of the patient. You or your child may have early stage scoliosis, or a scoliosis curve that measures 25 degrees or less.

How to Keep My Child Motivated and Committed to Treatment

Creating a daily routine that best fits your child’s schedule, daily exercise logs to track performance, and a system of regular rewards for reaching goals will help them stay focused.

Idiopathic scoliosis is a misunderstood condition, as are the recommended do's and don'ts for people with scoliosis. You may think scoliosis stems from weak muscles or a problem with the spine, but it's actually a genetic condition triggered by environmental factors. The spinal curve is the most prominent symptom of miscommunication between the brain and muscles.

Should My Child Continue Orthopedic Care Following Treatment?

ScoliSMART doctors support and encourage patients to continue their orthopedic care and will provide details of your child's treatment plan and x-rays to ensure continuity of care for maximum results.

Treating scoliosis is definitely a journey and in many cases, that includes an actual journey. We certainly acknowledge the additional challenges of time, money, school/work, and family logistics of traveling to one of our ScoliSMART clinic locations for treatment, and we are fully committed to making the treatment experience and results worth the trip! Our 5 and 10-day treatment plans are designed to "jump-start" curve reduction, pain reduction, and allow patients to "perfect" a rehab program that will help them stabilize long-term treatment improvements.

What If My Child Already Wears a Scoliosis Brace?

Bracing is typically recommended for children in early-stage growth with a scoliotic curve between 25 and 40 degrees. The "hope" is that bracing will delay or halt curve progression, since the condition is progressive. One major problem with braces — including hard plastic braces, metal braces, and even softer dynamic braces — is they cause muscles to weaken. When you don't use your muscles, they atrophy. For example, when your arm is broken and casted, the muscles inside the cast become small and weak. This is what happens when your child wears a brace for the recommended 18-23 hours a day.

It also explains why the curve rapidly worsens once the brace is removed. In a brace, your child's spine becomes stiff. Joints don't get necessary movement and they often develop more degenerative issues. Bracing also puts stress on the ribs and typically causes a rib hump. Doctors almost always recommend removing the brace when they see this negative change using 3D x-rays, yet the additional damage may have already been done.

Is Treatment Customized for My Child? What Will It Cost?

The health insurance industry has been in utter turmoil for decades now, making accurate determination of coverage and benefits challenging and frustrating, however all of the therapy codes billed as part of the ScoliSMART treatment process are standard billing codes and are widely accepted by most insurance policies. Once your or your child’s case has been accepted into our treatment program through a no cost phone consult with one of our ScoliSMART doctors, we will be able to assist you in estimating your coverage and any out-of-pocket expense.

-All billing codes are standard and widely accepted -Itemized superbill provided for submission -Insurance reimbursement directly to the patient -Monthly payment plans available -Clinics will assist in estimating insurance coverage and ACTUAL out-of-pocket treatment expenses -Phone consultation required to determine case acceptance and confirm recommendations -A list of lodging options, accommodations, and corporate discounts will be provided at the time of scheduling

Treatment costs range from $600-$700* per day (10 day BootCamp, 5 day BootCamp, and 2.5** Boost program options) and include all treatment, physical evaluation, x-rays, consults, and standard core rehab equipment.

ScoliSMART Activity Suit (optional) - Additional $1,500* (adolescent or adult)

* Exact treatment fees vary from clinic to clinic. Testing/nutritional products are additional fees.

** 2.5 day Boost Treatment programs costs are pro-rated

The right choice for your child

The ScoliSMART approach to treating scoliosis is a completely non-invasive and safe. Our approach is the most comprehensive scoliosis treatment program ever created and is available for children ages 6 – 17 and adults with idiopathic scoliosis. Our efforts to treat the WHOLE scoliosis condition, not just the curve, include three unique features that are not available anywhere else:

Clinical Testing targeted at identifying relevant scoliosis imbalances

Scoli-Specific Core Stabilization

Active Real-life Rehab with the patented ScoliSMART Activity Suit™

How Can I Get My Child to Perform Their Daily ScoliSMART Exercises?

Scoliosis cannot be fully treated in only 5-10 days of treatment, so the home rehabilitation program following the ScoliSMART BootCamp program is a critical part of any patient’s long-term success. Each patient is provided a complete home rehab program with instructions at the end of treatment program, but the support doesn’t end there.

Creating a daily routine that best fits your child’s schedule, daily exercise logs to track performance, and a system of regular rewards for reaching goals will help them stay focused.

The right choice for your child

The ScoliSMART approach to treating scoliosis is a completely non-invasive and safe. Our approach is the most comprehensive scoliosis treatment program ever created and is available for children ages 6 – 17 and adults with idiopathic scoliosis. Our efforts to treat the WHOLE scoliosis condition, not just the curve, include three unique features that are not available anywhere else:

Clinical Testing targeted at identifying relevant scoliosis imbalances

Scoli-Specific Core Stabilization

Active Real-life Rehab with the patented ScoliSMART Activity Suit™

Is My Child a Good Candidate for the ScoliSMART Approach?

Take control of your child’s scoliosis with innovative treatment solutions from committed experts. Our scoliosis-specific core stabilization rehabilitation, targeted nutritional supplementation and innovative activity suit will produce life-changing results.

By using three factors: patient age, curve measurement, and anticipated growth remaining we can estimate the patient's risk of worsening with growth and objectively identify the patients whom are good candidates for our program.

How Can I Prevent My Child from Falling Behind in School During ScoliSMART BootCamp?

As parents with children of our own we understand scoliosis is more than just measurements on x-rays, your child’s health, quality of life, and treatment experience when diagnosed with a spinal condition is of paramount importance. Our approach is proactive, non-invasive, and does not require kids to be exposed to the socially embarrassing day time scoliosis braces or having to choose between the sports/activities they love and effective treatment.

They all start out as smaller curves. Our proactive approach to treating scoliosis significantly increases your chance of avoiding invasive spinal procedures in the future.

Are ScoliSMART BootCamp Results Permanent?

Scoliosis BootCamp uses a unique process to first unlock the spine by decreasing scoliosis rigidity caused by neurological and soft tissue adaptations, followed by ScoliSMART™ training using patented scoliosis exercise equipment specifically designed to create new muscle memory. ScoliSMART™ BootCamp comes complete with homecare equipment and instructions, timelines, and re-evaluation points.

Scoliosis cannot be fully treated in only 5-10 days of treatment, so the home rehabilitation program following the ScoliSMART BootCamp program is a critical part of any patient’s long-term success. Each patient is provided a complete home rehab program with instructions at the end of treatment program, but the support doesn’t end there.

Scolismart Bootcamp Overview

The ScoliSMART Scoliosis BootCamp is a comprehensive program of exercises for scoliosis that re-trains the muscles and brain to learn how to work together again, without pain or exhaustion.

Scoliosis BootCamp uses a unique process to first unlock the spine by decreasing scoliosis rigidity caused by neurological and soft tissue adaptations, followed by ScoliSMART™ training using patented scoliosis exercise equipment specifically designed to create new muscle memory. ScoliSMART™ BootCamp comes complete with homecare equipment and instructions, timelines, and re-evaluation points.