Scoliosis Resource Centre and Scoliosis Awareness Walk Ottawa

03/30/2026

Join us for info night about scoliosis and posture— ask questions, and meet others in-person or Zoom, a link will be sent to you April 1st

03/26/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gag4smjEb8c
Information evening in Ottawa on April 2nd location 1335 Carling Avenue suite 300 register:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/scoliosis-and-posture-conditions-online-and-in-person-information-night-tickets-1984596269867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for info night about scoliosis and posture— ask questions, and meet others in-person or Zoom, a link will be sent to you April 1st

02/22/2026

What is your postal code? It is very important when scoliosis treatment is needed in Canada. When to start bracing, which brace, how long will be braced and how much it will cost the family, it will all depend which province you live in. More Canadian teens are falling through the cracks than before and end up in surgery. Scoliosis progression can be prevented in most cases with early diagnosis and timely treatment, consequently spinal surgery can be avoided. Long wait list for surgery and getting spinal fusion is free in Canada but preventative care comes with a high cost for families. Bracing remains the cornerstone of non-surgical management for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with an aim to minimize the risk of progression and to avoid spine surgery. In Canada however, one third to half of patients present with curve magnitudes too severe for optimal brace treatment, resulting in higher than necessary surgical volumes. High-cost spine surgeries are fully funded while non-surgical management is not. This Professional Opinion article highlights systemic barriers to early detection that limit opportunity for non-surgical management in Canada and ultimately drive up healthcare spending. In Canada, there is an urgent need for a coordinated national strategy to re-establish routine scoliosis screening, ensure equitable public funding for treatment and expand professional training in non-surgical spinal care. Article PDF Link: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cpoj/article/view/46590/34720 How To Cite: Lebel A, Kline M, Boucher J, Carberry J, Adulovic N, Dermott JA. Bracing and non-surgical management of scoliosis in Canada: Early detection, access inequities, and the need for interdisciplinary reform. Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal. 2025; Volume 8, Issue 2, No. 9. https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v8i2.46590 Corresponding Author: Andrea Lebel, MSc, PT Affiliation: Scoliosis Physiotherapy & Posture Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada. E-Mail: scoliosisphysiotherapy@gmail.com ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9488-4291 schrothmethod scoliosisbrace

12/31/2025

11/09/2025

Today's question from a 14 year old 2 weeks post fusion patient: Can I sleep on my stomach?
here is the answer:
Healing and stability: At 2 weeks, the spinal fusion is still in the very early healing phase. The bone grafts and hardware (rods, screws) need to remain in optimal alignment without excessive twisting or arching forces — which prone sleeping can cause.
Pressure on the spine: Lying on the stomach can extend (arch) the lower back and neck, placing strain on the fused segments and possibly on the incision.
Incision and comfort: The surgical site may still be tender or swollen, and pressure against it can cause discomfort or interfere with wound healing.
Safer sleeping positions:
Flat on the back (supine) — usually the preferred position after fusion, often with a pillow under the knees to reduce strain on the back.
On the side (lateral) — if allowed by the surgeon, with a pillow between the knees to maintain spinal alignment.
After about 6–12 weeks, depending on the healing progress and surgeon’s advice, the patient may gradually resume other positions, including prone, if it’s comfortable and safe.
👉 Recommendation: Always follow the specific postoperative instructions from the surgeon or spine team, every case (especially in adolescents) is a bit different depending on the levels fused and reason for surgery.

11/09/2025

https://youtu.be/OqZIg8L0Y_Q?si=6b0tWlrCl7dkinuV

Over the past year, we’ve followed five incredible people, each with a completely different scoliosis journey — capturing the highs, the lows, and everything...

09/01/2025

September is Scoliosis Screnning Month! It SHOULD BE proclamed around the WORLD!
Free scoliosis screening at 1335 Carling Avenue suite 300 during workdays call: 613-233-7182 to book your family !

https://youtu.be/gag4smjEb8c?si=z6U2MglI1qvhOMz0os

For more information visit: https://www.scoliosisphysiotherapy.com/Contact: scoliosisphysiotherapy@gmail.com

08/12/2025

A video summary of Scoliosis Awareness Month in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - June 2025Thank you to everyone who helped make our events a success.

08/08/2025

07/16/2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Scoliosis Awareness events in Ottawa during the month of June, and to all our donors. We couldn't have done this without you! 💚