Dr. Hagit Berdishevsky, Spinal Fusion Complications & What Can/Cannot Improve with Schroth/Physio.

[@DerekLee]

This interview is for educational purposes and covers information provided by Dr. Hagit Berdishevsky, DPT regarding her opinions on physiotherapy specific scoliosis exercises including the Schroth Method. Her answers and commentary represent her opinion and everyone should consult their physicians and treating team. This video is not an endorsement. See timestamps below to jump to specific topics. 0:00 Introduction 2:17 Dr. Berdishevsky: scoliosis mentors. 6:33 Post Fusion Surgery: What can be improved with therapy? 11:34 Pre-Fusion Rehabilitation. 12:01 Post Fusion Surgery: Improving Curve Magnitude - Crankshaft. 13:36 Post Fusion Surgery: Rib hump remaining after surgery. 13:43 Post Fusion Surgery: Torso deformity remaining after surgery. 15:05 Post Fusion Surgery: Adding on phenomenon "distal". 17:12 Post Fusion Surgery: Adding on phenomenon "proximal". 18:18 Post Fusion Surgery: Diminished pulmonary function. 18:48 Post Fusion Surgery: Remaining thoracic hypokyphosis. 21:09 Post Fusion Surgery: Proximal Junctional Kyphosis (PJK). 24:42 Post Fusion Surgery: Distal Junctional Kyphosis (DJK). 26:29 Post Fusion Surgery: Sagittal imbalance. 28:21 Post Fusion Surgery: Coronal imbalance. 30:41 Post Fusion Surgery: Trunk shift. 31:12 Post VBT Surgery: Over correction. 32:27 Post Fusion Surgery: Coronal and sagittal imbalances. 32:41 Post Fusion Surgery: Adjacent segment degeneration. 34:57 Post Fusion Surgery: Reduced lumbar lordosis. 35:23 Post Fusion Surgery: Pain. 35:44 Post Fusion Surgery: Quality of life. 39:25 Importance of post-op rehabilitation. 41:47 Importance of Schroth and experienced scoliosis therapist post surgery. 44:02 Post Fusion Surgery: Rib expansion exercises. 45:49 Post Fusion Surgery: Improvement in thoracic flat back? 48:47 Post Fusion Surgery: Improvement in military or reversed neck alignment? drdereklee.com

[@susanepstein5874]

Dr. Berdishevsky is obviously a master in her field and seems to care a lot for her patients. I learned so much as a parent with a child who has a new diagnosis and will need surgery.Thank you.

[@lamedicayogui]

thank you! this is very helpful :)

[@tamaraalie6469]

Very useful information, insightful, and with practical applications. Thank you!

[@DerekLee]

Part 2 on post fusion rehab exercises will be published soon. :)