AT Masterclass: Understanding and Working with Scoliosis Live Online with Dr. Meredith Stephens -REGISTRATION CLOSED

Thank you for your interest! Registration for this course has now closed. Please email info@anatomytrains.com with any questions. 

We are thrilled to bring to you Anatomy Trains 12 Days of Christmas Masterclass Series, showcasing world renowned thought leaders in fascia, anatomy, & body-minded movement. With this amazing lineup, it will be hard to pick just one to attend!

Each two hour Masterclass will be presented live over zoom – we encourage you to join us live! We will have exclusive contests for those who attend live, with fun prizes awarded to the winners. However if you cannot attend live, you can relax in the knowledge that each webinar will be recorded and the recording will be made available for you to enjoy for 45 days.

Please note: To ensure a high quality student experience, registration will close January 2nd at 8PM EST

Webinar description:

In this webinar, we will discuss the three dimensional nature of scoliosis, its etiology, diagnosis, progression and treatment. Special focus will be given to idiopathic scoliosis and degenerative lumbar scoliosis. We will also discuss a three dimensional treatment approach to create a stronger, more lengthened and neutral alignment through customized exercise and manual techniques.

We will discuss:

• Why traditional stretch and strengthen exercises may be detrimental to people with scoliosis.
• The concept of tensegrity as it applies to scoliosis treatment.
• How isometric contractions, ground reaction force, breathing and postural reflexes may be applied to treatment strategies.
• The application of myofascial techniques and touch cueing to enhance alignment.
• When to treat and when to refer.

..and more.

Case studies will demonstrate how the principles may be applied to create individualized exercise and therapy programs which help clients unwind their patterns, reduce their pain and empower them to manage their scoliosis.

Sunday, January 3rd: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, US

Meredith Stephens, DPT, MS, PT, LMT, BCSI holds a BS in exercise physiology, Masters and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees, is a licensed massage therapist and an Anatomy Trains Structural Integrator (ATSI) and IASI board-certified structural integrator. She is also a Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) certified physical therapist. Meredith has over 20 years in the health and fitness industry as a fitness, STOTT ® Pilates instructor, personal trainer and outpatient orthopedic physical therapist. A certified Anatomy Trains instructor, she teaches movement and manual therapy courses nationally and internationally. In addition to teaching, Meredith has also written articles and developed workshops for Anatomy Trains, Pilates and movement instructors.

After working in hospital settings and 10 years in a medically based wellness center, Meredith shifted into private practice. Her practice focuses on healthy aging, scoliosis and orthopedic rehabilitation. She has spent over 16 years working with people with osteoporosis both individually and in her community-based fall prevention programs. Meredith employs a unique combination of traditional physical therapy with structural integration, fascial movement training and Pilates. She combines evidence-based practice with clinical experience in her treatments and classes. When working with people with scoliosis, she integrates her training as a Schroth BSPTS therapist with ATSI approaches to design individualized exercise and therapy programs for people to help unwind their patterns, reduce pain and develop a stronger more neutral spine.