Proprioceptive Stimulation. An Effective Tool for Reversing Postural Distortions and Eliminating Chronic Pain
Prof/Dr Rothbart's Research Website
Your Subtitle text
3D Dimensional Screening of the Spine
I have used the Formetric Measuring System to analyze the effectiveness of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy in reducing the Scoliotic curves. This system was specifically developed to spare children from frequent radiation, historically necessary in the treatment of Adolescent Ideopathic Scoliosis. (Incidence of cancer is significantly higher in children radiated every 3-6 months compared to the non-radiated population).
Protocol: The patient stands 2 meters from the 3-D scanner. A grid is projected onto the patient’s back with a light beam; which, in turn is scanned by a camera linked to the computer (image acquisition time is approximately 40 milliseconds). Anatomical landmarks, vertebral position and rotation are detected using surface knowledge models and a 3D model of the surface of the spine is constructed.
Reliability studies (Goh, 1999; Klinik, 1998) have shown that the spinal rotations, lordotic and kyphotic curves are calculated to within 1-2 millimeters accuracy, all without the need for radiographic intervention. These virtual models are very useful for screening and/or monitoring the progress of patients in spinal therapy.
Below is one example (of many) of a study done on a patient with a left thoracic curve. The 3D VRS screening was taken immediately before the application of a proprioceptive stimulation, and then again, immediately after the application of a proprioceptive stimulation. An almost immediate improvement in the thoracic curve was noted.
3D VRS Formetrik Study. Scoliotic Curve Kyphotic Curve
- Reversing kyphotic curves using proprioceptive therapy - See Kyphotic Case Study
- Reversing right thoracic curve using proprioceptive therapy - See Case Study
References:
Goh S, 1999. Rasterstereographic Analysis of the Thoracic Sagittal Curvature: A Reliability Study. Journal Musculoskeletal Research. Vol 3(2):137-142.
Klinik und Poliklink, 1998. 3-dimensional surface measurement of spinal deformities with video rasterstereography. Z.Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. Jan-Feb;136(1):57-64.
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot Structure and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Inventor and Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
Sign Up Now to get a free chapter from my book, Forever Free From Chronic Pain
