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Reversing Kyphotic Curves using Proprioceptive Therapy. A Case Study
This case was sent to me by a medical group in Cyprus. The patient was diagnosed as having a kyphotic curve secondary to Rothbarts Foot. The orthopedic surgeon decided against surgical intervention.
The patient was given the choice: use a Wilmington back brace (See Photo below) or proprioceptive therapy. The patient elected proprioceptive therapy.
Wilmington Back Brace
Xrays and photos were taken of the patient at the hospital before the start of therapy (See X-ray and Report above, Photo below).
One year into proprioceptive therapy, Xrays and photos were again taken at the hospital (See X-ray and Report above, Photo below).
Results: the patient's Cobb's Measurement decreased 12 degrees (55 to 43).
Back braces are notorious for the patient losing their kyphotic correction once the brace is removed (Gabos et al JBJS 2004).
In my clinical experience, proprioceptive insoles maintain the correction even when the insoles are not worn all the time.
Reference:
Gabos PG, Bojescul JA, Major MD, et al 2004. Long Term Follow-up Female Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated with the
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot Structure and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Inventor and Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
