SCHROTHPHYSICAL THERAPY

CAC292-0713

Directions to the Melville siteLIE East to exit 49 South (Walt Whitman Road) Turn right at the traffic light and travel about 1 mile. Just before the merge with Route 110, turn right into the parking lot for 1895 Walt Whitman Road. Drive to the back of the building by the St. Charles sign.

LIE West to exit 49 South (Route 110)Crossover expressway and travel about 1 mile. At the 5th traffic light you will see a small white church / temple on the right side. Turn right onto Walt Whitman Road and then turn left into the parking lot for 1895 Walt Whitman Road. Drive to the back of the building by the St. Charles sign.

Route 110 NorthTravel north on Route 110 to the 1st traffic light after the Hilton hotel, which is on the left side. Turn left onto Walt Whitman Road and then turn left into the parking lot for 1895 Walt Whitman Road. Drive to the back of the building by the St. Charles sign.

for the Treatment of Scoliosis

ST. CHARLES REHABILITATIONMember of Catholic Health Services

St. Charles Rehabilitation provides the highest quality and most comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation care available on Long Island. Patients of all ages have easy access to one of eight outpatient locations in Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

The expert clinicians at St. Charles have been educated at some of the finest institutions in the country and have advanced training and expertise in many specialty areas. This team of skilled and qualified physicians and therapists delivers highly skilled rehabilitation care and commits their efforts to fulfilling each individual’s goals.

For a full listing of outpatient rehabilitation services and office locations, please visitwww.stcharlesrehab.org

1895 Walt Whitman RoadMelville, NY 11747

Tel: (631) 577-3400Fax: (631) 577-3409

www.stcharlesrehab.org

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St. Charles is the first facility on Long Island to earn CARF accreditation for the adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and stroke programs.

St. Charles Rehabilitation Introduces Schroth Physical Therapy for Treatment of Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a disorder that can affect both children and adults, causing an abnormal curve of the spine. Medical management of scoliosis is complex and determined by the severity of the curvature and skeletal maturity. Conventional options included bracing, observation, and/or surgery to relieve pain. Now, a promising therapy option, the Schroth Method, is available in the United States.

The Schroth Method is a conservative therapy program for the treatment of scoliosis in patients of all ages and in all stages of treatment; pre and post surgery, and when surgery is not indicated. Therapy is tailored to each patient’s specific curves and focuses on stretching, strengthening and breathing techniques that help to counteract the rotation of the spinal curvature. Following detailed guides from the therapist, the patient is then able to maintain the correct posture and practice it in various positions in their daily activities.

For patients, the results can be overwhelmingly positive and include a decrease in pain and a slowing or halting of curve progression,as well as increased cardio-pulmonaryfunction, mobility, improved postural stability and strength.

Laurel Pettit, DPTLaurel is one of a few therapists on Long Island treating patients with the Schroth Method

Laurel holds her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Stony Brook and Doctoral degree from Touro College. She has worked in Melville since 2008. Laurel established a pediatric physical therapy service in Melville and has completed the BSPTS C1 certification for treatment of both adults and adolescents with idiopathic Scoliosis.

SCHROTH PHYSICAL THERAPY for the

Treatment of Scoliosisat

(631) 577-3400

www.stcharlesrehab.org