PATIENT RESOURCES

Patients often ask about the equipment we use at Align Physical Therapy for Schroth Method treatment or whether there is any required equipment. Consult with your physical therapist if you have questions about what is recommended for you. For your convenience, here is a list of frequently used equipment and where you can purchase it through affiliate links

EQUIPMENT FOR EXERCISE

This list is a recommendation and has been compiled for your convenience – please discuss your specific equipment needs with your therapist.

Belts

Tethers

Rice Bags

Ask your therapist which kind you need. Happy Sew has many options available including extra small, small, medium, and large bags, different fabric choices, and different shapes (rectangles and wedges) to improve your ability to perform Schroth exercises. We are happy to offer a coupon code in partnership with Happy Sew: alignptga. This code will give you 15% off your purchase.

Door Anchor

For patients using a doorway to tether to. Can also be used for resistance bands.

Exercise Bars

Wall Bars

Resistance Bands

Flat Bands

Loop Bands

Foam Roll

Amazon Basics Foam Roll 36 inch length

Balance Pad

Balance Foam Pad

Exercise Mats

Yoga Blocks

Exercise Ball

Sizing will depend on the height of the patient.

Weight Lifting Gloves

To improve the patients ability to perform hanging exercises and decrease strain on hands.

Mirrors

Most patients prefer to use at least one mirror, often two. Here are some options.

Step Stool

For Prone on Stool Exercise. You are welcome to use your own, but here are a couple of options.

Breather Inspiratory / Expiratory Trainer

EQUIPMENT FOR PAIN REDUCTION AND COMFORT

Many patients who have pain ask what equipment we recommend to help decrease their pain. Please discuss your specific situation and pain with the therapist to ensure you get the equipment that is right for you.

Pressure Point/Trigger Point Relief Options

Foam Sitting Wedge

If you sit for long periods of time, this will allow you to find a neutral position of your spine with less effort. 

Brace Undershirt

  • Brace Buddies: These are our favorite under-brace garment on the market. Wearing the right undershirt under your brace will protect skin integrity, decrease discomfort, and improve compliance. Use promo code “AlignPTGA” for 10% off.
  • Embraced In Comfort: From one of our patients – “I love the embraced in comfort shirts because they are so comfortable. I tried so many different shirts and all of them would stick to my skin and leave me with marks if I slept in my providence night brace (which I have been sleeping in for 3 years) and when I tried the embraced in comfort shirts everything changed. They were so much better than all of the shirts and I have worn them ever since!“

Higgy Bears

Special bears for people with scoliosis. Higgy bears has all kinds of stuffed animals (including dinosaur and sloth!) and scoliosis braces for them to match your own. They also make scoliosis braces for dolls, including American Girl Dolls and Barbies.

AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. IN FOLLOWING THE LINKS TO THE EQUIPMENT YOU RELEASE ALIGN PT AND ALIGN PT’S PROVIDERS FROM ANY LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT.