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Non-Operative Treatment of Scoliosis – 6th Annual — Webinar

October 25, 2020

Join us for this interactive webinar to learn about state of the art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis.

Columbia Pediatric Orthopedics is hosting it’s 6th Annual Non Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis—virtually.  The 6th Annual Non-Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis is an opportunity to learn about state of the art, non-operative treatment of scoliosis across the ages. Patients with juvenile and adolescent scoliosis also have vastly expanded palette of treatment options including Scoliosis specific physical therapy and Rigo Cheneau bracing. Experts from Columbia’s Center for the Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis and visiting lecturers will share their experience in presentations and will demonstrate best practices during this interactive webinar.

Program highlights include:

• Scoliosis Update / #CureAIS
• Physiotherapy for Scoliosis
• Advances in Bracing
• Current Controversies

Webinar Date:

November 5, 2020, 6:30–8:30 pm EST

Course Directors:

Prachi Bakarania, DPT
Co-Director, Non-Operative Care for Spine and Scoliosis

Amber Sentell Mizerik, PA-C
Pediatric Orthopedics & Spine Care

Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH
Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics & Spine

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