Bracing Services
For some patients, bracing can assist with treatment or management of orthopedic, neurological, and sports conditions of the spine or extremities. Bracing can be prescribed when physical therapy is ordered, or it can be recommended by a physician or physical therapist during the course of treatment.
We have clinicians who deliver bracing and orthotic services for:
- Scoliosis and kyphosis (see below)
- Back pain
- Dropfoot and other gait dysfunctions
- ACL and other sports injuries
- Fractures
- Arthritis
- Post-operative conditions
Our scoliosis approach: Bracing with Schroth therapy
Our clinic is among the first in the US to offer the Schroth method, an exercise-based approach to scoliosis treatment used widely across Europe for decades. Today, people come to us from across the US for this non-surgical, conservative scoliosis management program. We are committed to being proactive in helping patients live optimally with scoliosis. Bracing services are integral to our scoliosis program.
For patients who require bracing, we often recommend the Rigo-System Cheneau (RSC) brace. It uses three-dimensional correction principles and is most commonly used in conjunction with Schroth physical therapy.
We are one of few clinics in the US to offer both Schroth physical therapy and RSC bracing under one roof.We offer complimentary scoliosis bracing consultations -- At Spinal Dynamics, initial scoliosis bracing consultations are free, as a separate service or as a part of therapy.
Experience and expertise
We are pleased to have 15-year veteran Patrick Flanagan, CO, FAAOP of O&P Innovations as a provider of bracing services at our Spinal Dynamics location. A graduate of Northwestern Medical School of Orthotics and Prostetics, Patrick is a fellow of the Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics. He is certified by the American Board for Certification (ABC) and licensed in both Wisconsin and Illinois.
Spinal Dynamics also has a working relationship with Luke Stikeleather, CO, of Virginia-based Orthotic Solutions. With 20 years of experience in orthotics, Luke was recently inducted into the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society, joining only a few orthotists among many physicians and surgeons.