ABOUT OUR COURSES
All of our Rigo Concept courses (an evolved Schroth model), are taught by Scoliosis-Certified Physical Therapists, who are trained directly by Dr. Manuel Rigo, our Medical Director and creator of the RIGO Concept. With our classes, you'll gain confidence, competence, respect, and success with a conservative approach to improving the quality of life for patients living with scoliosis and hyper-kyphosis. The treatment approach is evidence-based and billable to insurance using routine Physical Therapy CPT codes.
Online Base Course
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Scoliosis and hyperkyphosis are often under-diagnosed and under-treated conditions in both children and adults. Whereas treatment for these conditions requires hands-on continuing education, online education is a cost-effective and efficient way to gain introductory knowledge. The Online Base Course gives clinicians an overview of the bio-psycho-social aspects of caring for patients with spinal deformity through a series of stimulating lectures from experts around the world. The course includes the fundamentals of diagnosis, classification, treatment indications, coordination of care, and best practices. The course serves as the launching point for physical therapists choosing to go the next step in taking the in-person courses for hands-on application of the Rigo Method –an evolution of the Schroth Method.
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Manuel Rigo, M.D., Medical Director,
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Level 1 Course
Pre-requisite: Base Course
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The L1 Course builds upon the Base Course information about anatomy, etiology, clinical and radiological examination, curve classification, and treatment guidelines. The course then focuses on an in-depth understanding and application of the 3-D Principles of Correction using the Rigo Concept, based upon the original principles of Schroth. The treatment goals are to facilitate corrections of the altered posture and teach the patient to maintain corrections in daily living in order to minimize the progression of spinal deformity and optimize quality of life. Level 1 course teaches “unloaded” exercises for achievable and safe entry-level physical therapist clinical application. The course balances lecture and lab for each exercise position and includes a patient demonstration. Additional topics include bracing, home program prescription, and ADL education. Students will complete a written examination at the end of the course.
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Level 2 Course
Pre-requisite: L1 Course and Acceptance of Case Reports
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Our L2 Course promises to provide therapists with the perfect opportunity to advance their understanding and application of the Rigo Concept after they have been practicing in the clinic. Teachers answer common questions about the principles and help students refine their patient education and treatment techniques. Exercises are advanced to weight bearing positions and additional ideas are explored for optimization, modification and facilitation of corrections. The course balances lecture and lab for each exercise position and students will be practicing techniques on volunteers who have scoliosis. Teachers provide direct coaching to students to improve their techniques. Additional topics include discussion on adult and post-operative cases, and education on group and immersion therapy. Students present their case reports to the class, with case discussions to follow. Students complete a written and practical exam at the end of the course.
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Level 3 Course
Pre-requisite: L2 Course and Acceptance of Case Reports
L3 will be the final course in the BSPTS North America curriculum for physical therapists to become fully certified. The L3 course is being added as a means to provide the advanced education needed to treat the complexities of scoliosis.
L3 will be the final course in the BSPTS North America curriculum for physical therapists to become fully certified. The L3 course is being added as a means to provide the advanced education needed to treat the complexities of scoliosis.
PLEASE NOTE : The course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
Upcoming North American Webinars
*Completed May 22, 2024 7:00pm CST/8:00pm EST "SOSORT 2024 - TEACHER TAKEAWAYS"
*Cancelled due to low registration. April 8, 2024 "Q and A with your BSPTS NA teachers"
*Completed January 24, 2024 SPECIAL CASE REVIEWS - Expect to learn about the Unexpected!
Additional Services
Virtual Coaching
Pre-requisite: L1 or L2 Course
Virtual Coaching provides BSPTS North America-trained therapists a personalized opportunity learn 1:1 or in small groups directly with a US BSPTS teacher of their choice, on the topic of their choice. VC is done using online technology similar to telehealth and video conferencing. Mentorships will be real-time interactions between therapists and teachers. Topics may include: coaching on individual cases, enhancing knowledge on certain principles, problem-solving on case management, or observing and coaching the therapist working directly with a patient. Whatever the goal, the aim is to provide a forum for BSTPS North America-trained therapists to continue to grow and learn according to their individual needs.
Course Hosting
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The L1, L2 and L3 courses offered in the BSPTS Rigo Concept Curriculum are open for you to host at your facility. Please CONTACT US for a Course Hosting information packet. Hosting a course may be a preferred option when you have multiple therapists at your location seeking training. You may host the course as a private course for your institution or as an open course to outside therapists. Hosting L1 may be scheduled as a traditional 6-day course OR as two 3-day weekend courses if more convenient to the host facility. CLICK HERE to read testimonials from Hosts and their therapists.
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Customized Education
Just as our school is dedicated to providing treatment that is based upon meeting the individual needs of our patients, we are committed to providing professional education that is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of the clinician. Ideas for custom courses may include: a short “bridge” course between L1 and L2, a hands-on treatment course with your own patients, or a multidisciplinary course on case management. Contact individual teachers to help us understand your needs!
Online Scoliosis Learning
Free for Medbridge subscribers or pay course by course. BSPTS North America - Rigo Concept Teacher Cindy Marti is a featured presenter on Medbridge. Medbridge courses are excellent for:
- PTs looking for knowledge to improve their day to day practices
- PTs looking for introduction information as preparation or consideration for in person BSPTS classes
- PTs that have taken the in-person classes with us and are looking for review
“Having professional Schroth-trained therapists available to our nonoperative, preoperative and postoperative spinal deformity patients at the Och Spine Hospital has proven to be extremely beneficial. Their ability to provide this unique and respected therapy has improved our patient's understanding of their spinal deformity, and provided a means to optimize their spinal alignment, truncal posture and core muscle strength which undoubtedly has improved their outcomes. We are proud to have this specialized area of expertise available to our patients.”
- Lawrence G. Lenke, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian
- Lawrence G. Lenke, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian
