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Dr. Stolze breaks down the difference between structural (idiopathic) and functional scoliosis, explains how Cobb angle and vertebral rotation determine diagnosis and progression risk, and reveals why the curve you can't see from behind — the loss of lumbar lordosis in the sagittal plane — often matters more than the one you can. She and Dr. Brent walk through what parents should watch for during growth spurts, how bracing combined with the Schroth method changes outcomes for adolescents, and why postmenopausal women make up so much of her adult caseload. They also dig into surgical options like vertebral tethering and spinal fusion, and how people with significant curves can still run marathons, play golf, and live full, active l
... Learn moreA scoliosis diagnosis can feel like a verdict — especially for a parent watching their child’s spine curve, or an adult told their pain is “just” asymmetry. But what does that diagnosis actually mean, and what can be done about it? Dr. Brent Anderson sits down with Dr. Lise Stolze, a doctor of science in orthopedic physical therapy, Schroth educator, and owner of Stolze Therapies in Denver, Colorado, to unpack the real story behind scoliosis. Dr. Stolze breaks down the difference between structural (idiopathic) and functional scoliosis, explains how Cobb angle and vertebral rotation determine diagnosis and progress
... Learn more00:00 — Cold Open Dr. Brent previews the episode’s core questions: what a scoliosis diagnosis actually means and what can be done about it. 03:58 — Welcome & Introduction Dr. Brent welcomes Dr. Lise Stolze and frames her decade of work setting trends in scoliosis and spine care. 06:28 — Idiopathic vs. Functional Scoliosis Dr. Stolze explains the key difference: structural, unknown-cause idiopathic curves versus functional curves driven by muscle imbalance or leg length. 08:50 — Cobb Angle & Diagnostic Criteria How a 10-degree Cobb angle, vertebral rotation, and wedging combine to confirm a structural scoliosis diagnosi
... Learn moreHosted by Dr. Brent Anderson, this podcast draws on more than 35 years of clinical practice, research, and teaching. He is a doctor of physical therapy, professor, founder of Polestar Pilates, and pathokinesiologist. Dr. Brent has long been fascinated by the dynamic relationship between movement and pathology, and how understanding that relationship can help people move better, feel better, and live more aligned lives.
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