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Welcome to Advanced Scoliosis Care
An independently owned and operated  private clinic in Bryan, TX specializing in the treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis across the lifespan
A new diagnosis of Scoliosis, or news that an existing curve is progressing, can be overwhelming and even frightening for patients and families. Traditional treatment models of observation, bracing and surgery did not allow patients to take a active approach to their care; however, the Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Treatment (SOSORT) has published guidelines for non-surgical intervention. Scoliosis Specific Exercise provided by a well-trained therapist is the first step of recommended active intervention. You no longer have to “wait and see”. You can take a proactive approach to caring for your spine. Contact us today to find out more information.
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Schroth Based Physical Therapy

Developed in the 1920s in Germany, the Schroth Method is one of the recognized forms of scoliosis specific exercise schools by SOSORT and the SRS. The method used at Advanced Scoliosis Care is based on the original works of Katherina Schroth with advanced concepts developed by Dr. Manuel Rigo of the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS). It is a conservative, proactive physical therapy approach for patients with scoliosis and kyphosis. It has been available in the United States since 2005 and is gaining ground as the conservative treatment of choice with recent research indicating its efficacy. It can be used in all stages of treatment and for young patients to older adults. ​​Through curve  specific exercise training, patients learn to improve their alignment, elongate the spine, expand areas of collapse on their body and control internal volumes to reshape the torso. Patients are progressively challenged to maintain corrections in different positions, increase muscle activation / tensions and learn how to integrate corrections into daily movement patterns. The result is a decrease in pain, slowing or halting of curve progression, improved pulmonary function and improved postural balance. ​

Rebecca Hurst

Physical Therapist
​Rebecca Hurst graduated from UTMB in 1997 with her Masters degree in Physical Therapy. She was certified in 2011 as one of the first Schroth Therapists in the state of TX. She moved from Houston in 2014 to join the Scoliosis Rehab, Inc team full time. She worked for 2 years exclusively treating adolescents and adults with scoliosis and kyphosis before moving home to be closer to her family and opening her own practice in 2017.  Advanced Scoliosis Care is a small, private, independently owned clinic dedicated to the treatment of patients with scoliosis and kyphosis. Located in Bryan, TX, the clinic is centrally located  to Dallas, Austin and Houston. Rebecca is also a Teaching Assistant for the Schroth Barcelona Institute and has assisted with courses for physical therapists at Texas  Scottish Rite, Texas Children's Hospital, Shriner's Hospital as well as multiple courses held at Scoliosis Rehab Inc in WI and Hunter College in NY. She is an Advanced Certified SEAS Practitioner, is certified through Stott Pilates, is certified through the Ace Institute for Medicupping, has advanced training in manual therapy techniques and is a member of SOSORT .

Avonleigh Brent

Administrative Assistant
Avonleigh Brent is currently enrolled at Texas A&M University in the department of Psychology with the intent of pursuing a Masters in Clinical Counseling. She has experience in office management, interpersonal communication, and is a Grace Bible Church youth leader working with high school girls.

Denise Marshall

Pilates Instructor
Denise Marshall has a Bachelors ​of Kinesiology and a secondary teaching certification in multiple fields. Through STOTT, she has Advanced Mat Certification, Barre Certification, and training in Injuries and Special Populations (ISP). Other areas of training include Trigger Point Therapy, TRX, and the Bender Method. She also has experience teaching Piyo, Turbo-kick step aerobics, HIIT, ACOG pre- and postnatal fitness and REP Reebok. Denise is currently working on her 80-hour certification for Biomechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist as well as her 125-hour  Stott Reformer Certification.

Adolescent Group Classes

Advanced Scoliosis Care is excited to offer group classes for adolescents who have completed their initial Schroth training program!
October 31st Class Flyer
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Adult Pilates Classes

Stott certified Pilates instructor, Denise Marshall is coming to Advanced Scoliosis Care! Individual and group classes will be available and all Scoliosis programs will be co-developed by an Advanced Certified Schroth Physical Therapist.

Schroth Certification Course

Advanced Scoliosis Care hosted its first BSPTS C1 Schroth Certification Course with Hagit Berdishevsky! Thank you to Hagit, the dedicated therapists, our patients and their families for making this happen.