The treatment can then focus on spinal elongation, and on derotation by means of individually designed scoliosis exercises.
One of the primary Schroth tools is strengthening exercises tailored to the individual patient. Another, the unique rotational breathing technique, focuses on vertebral derotation using the ribs as levers, as well as on increasing the patient's vital capacity. Read about Exercises for Scoliosis to see a few sample Schroth method scoliosis exercises designed for a specific patient.