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Saturday April 13th will be the first day in our new office located at 9464 W. Fairview Ave, Boise. ID 83704! Please continue to come to our old office location (7219 W Potomac Dr, Boise, ID 83704) until April 13th. Thanks you!

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy, or Physiotherapy, is a broad term that describes a very wide scope of practice. At Direct Physical Therapy Boise, we practice a specific method for evaluating and treating patients called MDT and Schroth- based Scoliosis Specific Exercises. Here is a detailed description of this system: “Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) is a safe, structured and evidence-based sys... Read More

Physical Therapy, or Physiotherapy, is a broad term that describes a very wide scope of practice. At Direct Physical Therapy Boise, we practice a specific method for evaluating and treating patients called MDT and Schroth- based Scoliosis Specific Exercises. Here is a detailed description of this system:

“Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) is a safe, structured and evidence-based system used to assess and treat patients. The system can be applied to the spine and/or extremities. As MDT therapists, our greatest skill lies in our assessment, where we use the information collected from the symptomatic and mechanical presentation of a patient to classify them into a particular group. From there, we can then match our treatment approach with the particular classification. Patients receive a program designed specifically for them, emphasizing active involvement, education, self-management and prevention of recurrence. With continual assessment and re-assessment of the patient (often <6 sessions), results are achieved fast, decreasing the financial burden to patients.”

The Schroth Method is a nonsurgical option for scoliosis treatment. It uses exercises customized for each patient to return the curved spine to a more natural position. The goal of Schroth exercises is to de-rotate, elongate and stabilize the spine in a three-dimensional plane. This is achieved through physical therapy that focuses on:

Restoring muscular symmetry and alignment of posture

Breathing into the concave side of the body

Teaching you to be aware of your posture

This approach to scoliosis treatment was developed by Katharina Schroth and further popularized by her daughter Christa. Born in Germany in late 1800s, Katharina Schroth had scoliosis that was unsuccessfully treated with bracing. She developed her own breathing technique and exercises to manage her scoliosis. She and her daughter opened a clinic, where they treated more than 150 patients at a time.

Our passion is to find the root cause of your specific problems, and treat it accordingly. Many times, clinicians focus on treating the symptoms only, which almost never result in lasting relief. We look for permanent SOLUTIONS to the problem.

Schroth Group Classes

How are your Schroth exercises going at home? Having a hard time staying consistent and motivated? Looking to review and refresh your practice? Well, Group Classes are finally here!! These small group classes (maximum 4 participants) are for established patients only who have done a minimum of 8 One-on-One Schroth sessions in our office. Class participants will be lead through a Schrot... Read More

How are your Schroth exercises going at home? Having a hard time staying consistent and motivated? Looking to review and refresh your practice?

Well, Group Classes are finally here!! These small group classes (maximum 4 participants) are for established patients only who have done a minimum of 8 One-on-One Schroth sessions in our office. Class participants will be lead through a Schroth-Focused class where we work together to review and refine your practice. Great way to stay motivated, meet new friends, and hopefully learn something new each time!

Morgan Cox DPT, C2 Certified in Scoliosis Specific Exercises

Morgan recently moved to Boise and joined Scolispine in 2023 after practicing for 5 years in Oregon. Morgan was born and raised in Texas and at the age of 10 was diagnosed with scoliosis. As her scoliosis progressed, she experienced rigid bracing, CLEAR scoliosis, spinecor brace, and the Schroth Method. It was her experiences as a patient that led her to pursue a career as a physical therapist with aspirations of specializing in conservative management and treatment of scoliosis. Morgan received her Bachelors of Health and Exercise Science at the University of Oklahoma in 2015 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine in 2017. To further her career, she completed C1 Level Certification for Scoliosis Specific Exercises through the Schroth-Barcelona Institute in 2019 and then went on to complete C2 Level Certification in 2020. Morgan helped start a scoliosis program at a rural hospital outpatient clinic in Oregon to help treat adolescent and adult scoliosis. Now Morgan is excited to help Rita continue to grow Scolispine!

Morgan recently moved to Boise and joined Scolispine in 2023 after practicing for 5 years in Oreg... Read More

Rita Miller PT, MPT, BSPTS C2 Certified in Scoliosis Specific Exercises

Rita studied at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) in 2002. She has been practicing for 18+ years in various outpatient settings in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Kansas. She is a lifelong learner and has continued her education in some of the most highly regarded and well-researched treatment methods, including the McKenzie method which is a biopsychosocial system of musculoskeletal care emphasizing patient empowerment and self-treatment. Rita recently completed her Advanced Scoliosis Education and Training and is now BSPTS C2 Certified in Scoliois Specific Exercises through the Schroth-Barcelona Institute. She is excited to bring The Schroth Method to the Treasure Valley as a non-surgical treatment option for treating Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adult-Onset Scoliosis, Degenerative Scoliosis, and other painful Spinal Deformity conditions.

Rita studied at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with her ... Read More

Kennedy Williams PT, DPT, L1 Certified in Scoliosis Specific Exercises

Kennedy recently moved to the Boise area after practicing in orthopedics for one year in Atlanta, GA. She is originally from Puyallup, WA, home of the best fair scones this side of the Mississippi. Kennedy received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Biology and Psychology from Seattle Pacific University in 2019 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duke University in 2022. She is L1 Certified inScoliosis Specific Exercises through the Schroth-Barcelona Institute with the goal of becoming L3 Certified in the future. Kennedy has a passion for providing individualized care that values the biological, psychological and social experiences of each unique person. In her free time, she enjoys walking dogs, playing games with friends, ice skating, aerial trapeze and trying new restaurants and coffee shops. Kennedy is excited to build a career in the conservative management and treatment of scoliosis with Rita and Morgan at ScoliSpine!

Kennedy recently moved to the Boise area after practicing in orthopedics for one year in Atlanta,... Read More

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