Physiotherapist performing assessment on teen recovering from spinal fusion surgery.

Are you on the waitlist to have spine surgery? Or have you had spine surgery in the past?

For some people with scoliosis, surgery is necessary. Your spine surgeon will discuss the various factors that may determine whether you are a candidate for spinal fusion surgery or vertebral body tethering surgery.

If you and your spinal surgeon decide to move forward with spine surgery, Physiotherapists at The Scoliosis Collective can create a pre-habilitation strengthening program which may help with your recovery process after surgery.

We record pre-operative measurements which we can use for treatment planning in your post-operative rehabilitation.

Goals of physiotherapy following scoliosis surgery:

  1. Optimize core and postural muscle activation
  2. Address any remaining muscle imbalances that existed prior to your surgery
  3. Restore normal breathing mechanics
  4. Address pain or other new symptoms in shoulder, ribs, back, or pelvis

Physiotherapy plays such an important role after any surgery, so whether your spine surgery was one month or many years ago, Physiotherapists at The Scoliosis Collective can help you address any symptoms and reach your activity goals.

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Meet Physiotherapist and Co-Owner of The Scoliosis Collective, Alexane Escot

In this conversation with Physio Andrea of The ScoliClinic, she shares her own scoliosis journey involving spinal fusion surgery, how she got into heavy weightlifting post-surgery.

Before your appointment

If you have X-Ray images, be sure to let us know as this will help your Physiotherapist design your treatment plan.

If you or your child already have a brace, physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) are recommended to maintain postural muscle strength, and to retain as much correction as possible when brace wear ends.

A referral to a spine surgeon and/or bracing can be discussed at the initial assessment.

Please bring:

  • X-ray images either digitally or on disc if available
    (we can request them directly from the imaging facility; more info upon booking your initial appointment)
  • Any relevant reports
  • Sports bra / tank top, shorts or leggings

Please note: Payments can be made by VISA, MasterCard, debit, cash, or cheque. We cannot accept AMEX at this time.