About CorpoSchema - Our Pilates Studio and Physical Therapy Practice

Beatriz presents an adolescent idiopathic scoliosis case report at the SOSORT meeting in Lyon, France, May 2017. 

Beatriz presents a poster case study on adult scoliosis treatment at the SOSORT meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia, April 2018. 

Beatriz presents a poster case study on the treatment of severe adult scoliosis during the SOSORT meeting in San Francisco, USA, April 2019. 

CorpoSchema Pilates & Rehab is a physical therapy boutique studio that specializes on the treatment of spinal deviations and postural misalignments. 

A little background:

Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) following the "Schroth Method" are used in physiotherapy to treat conditions like scoliosis, hyperkyphosis, and flat back syndrome. The Schroth Method originated in Germany in the 1920s, and further evolved as the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School founded by Dr. Rigo (developer of the Rigo-Cheneau brace). The Schroth Method taught by the BSPTS is a specific approach to physical therapy for the treatment of spinal deviations that emphasizes the use of three dimensional exercises and breathing techniques, which are designed to help corrent the alignment of the spine and improve overall function.  Making the Schroth Method more available to people in the Miami area is one of our objectives at CorpoSchema.  

The Schroth Method is generally considered to be a safe and effective treatment for scoliosis, although more research is needed to fully understand its benefits. The Scoliosis Research Society has recognized the Schroth Method as a suitable therapeutic option for the conservative management of spinal deformities.  

In 2011, CorpoSchema's founder, Beatriz Rodriguez, became one of the first Schroth practitioners in Florida. The following succintly describes her professional background and interest in spine rehabilitation:

• Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Miami, Florida.  2003.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  2005.
• Mat Pilates Training. Stott Pilates.  2006.
• Comprehensive Pilates and Rehabilitation Certification.  Polestar Pilates, Miami. 2007.  
• Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Schroth Method Basic Certification (C1). 2011.  
• PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher Pilates Method Alliance. 2012. (renamed National Pilates Certification Program in August 2019)
• Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Schroth Method Advanced Certification (C2). 2014.  
• SOSORT Member.  2016 (International Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Treatment).
• SOSORT Meeting participant. Banff, Canada. 2016.
• F.I.T.S. Method Certification. Functional Individual Therapy for Scoliosis and Postural Defects Parts I, II, and III.  Warsaw, Poland. 2016-2017.  (first certified physical therapist in Florida).
• SOSORT Meeting participant.  Lyon, France. 2017. Poster presenter. Title: "Positive Impact of Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) Schroth Exercises on A Patient with Idiopathic Scoliosis after Surgical Removal of Large Congenital Melanocytic Nevi: A Case Report."
• Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Schroth Method Basic Certification (C1). Course observer and lab assistant. Barcelona, Spain. 2017.  Instructor: Dr. Rigo MD, PhD.
• SOSORT Meeting Participant.  Dubrovnik, Croatia. 2018. Poster Presenter. Title: "Older Adult with Painful Scoliosis and Thoracic Hyperkyphosis treated with Schroth-based Physical Therapy and a Wood Cheneau Rigo Brace (WCR), 3 Years Status Post Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Case Report."
• SOSORT Meeting Participant. San Francisco, USA. 2019. Poster Presenter. Title: "Schroth-based Physical Therapy to Treat Severe Adult Scoliosis of Adolescent Onset (ASAO) with Concomitant Multilevel  Degenerative Changes in the Spine: A Case Report."