Learn How To Treat and manage scoliosis. Discover the approach that osteopaths, physiotherapists and movement experts are using to help adolescents and adults with scoliosis. This comprehensive training gives you the tools you need to confidently manage scoliosis in your clinic.

Upcoming Courses and Pricing

Scoliosis Correction ProtocolTM

Dublin, Ireland

May 09-10th, 2026

€500

  • Over 12 hours of live teaching

  • Interactive class

  • 6 Months Access to the online course (Valued at $500USD)

  • Email host for booking details

Scoliosis Correction ProtocolTM

London, UK

May 16th-17th, 2026

£250

£200 - students

  • Over 12 hours of live teaching

  • Interactive class

  • 6 Months Access to the online course (Valued at ($500USD)

  • Booking link below

Scoliosis Correction ProtocolTM

Krakow, Poland

May 22nd-24st, 2026

€500

  • Over 12 hours of live teaching

  • Interactive class

  • 6 Months Access to the online course (Valued at ($500USD)

  • Contact host for booking details

What is the Scoliosis Correction ProtocolTM?

A Comprehensive, Three-Dimensional Approach

The potocol provides an easy-to-follow exercise and manual therapy program. The curriculum focuses on managing the four primary scoliotic curve patterns: two S-shape and two C-shape variations.

Through a blend of lectures, demonstrations, and real-world case studies, you will gain a deeper understanding of:

Identification & Natural History: Learn to identify scoliosis on an x-ray and track its progression using the Adam’s test and a scolimeter.

3D Movement Strategies: Master techniques to influence the mobility, strength, and endurance of the spine using three-dimensional movements.

Manual Therapy: Apply functional, hands-on therapy to enhance mobility based on 3D concepts.

Long-Term Care: Develop structured, individualized plans of care designed to slow, stop, or even reduce the progression of adult scoliosis.

The course focuses on the management of the 4 main types of scoliotic curves (2 x S-shape and 2 x C-shape).

Key Topics Covered

  • The biological, physical and psychological effects of scoliosis

  • History and current science of scoliosis research.

  • How to identify the 4 most common curve patterns.

  • How to manage back pain and scoliosis

  • Patient and X-ray assessment

  • 22 whole-body tests to look for imbalances that may affect the spine.

  • Mobility, Strength and Endurance movements to help straighten and strengthen the spine.

The course includes aspects of rehabilitation from the Gray Institute (US) and Spiral Stabilization (Czech Rep).

Who can learn the Scoliosis Correction ProtocolTM?

The Scoliosis Correction Protocol (SCP) is specifically designed for a diverse range of movement and rehabilitation professionals who seek a more effective, three-dimensional approach to spinal care. Because scoliosis management is often under-emphasized in foundational clinical education, this course provides the necessary tools for both manual therapists and movement specialists to bridge that gap.

Who Should Enroll?

This protocol is tailored for professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes through exercise and manual therapy.

Clinical Practitioners: Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, and Chiropractors looking to refine their diagnostic and manual therapy skills for adult scoliosis.

Rehabilitation Specialists: Exercise Physiologists and Sports Science professionals focused on corrective exercise and long-term spinal health.

Manual Therapists: Massage therapists and bodyworkers interested in applying functional, 3D hands-on concepts to improve spinal mobility.

Movement Educators: Pilates and Yoga instructors and Somatic coaches, who want to level up their skills managing clients with scoliosis and design individualized home programs.

Who can learn the Scoliosis Correction ProtocolTM?

Objectives and Goals

By the conclusion of this course, practitioners will be able to demonstrate competency in the following clinical areas:

1. Advanced Clinical Assessment

Radiographic Interpretation: Accurately identify the four primary scoliotic curve patterns (2 \times S-shape and 2 \times C-shape) on an X-ray to inform clinical decision-making.

Physical Examination: Perform the Adam’s Forward Bend Test and utilize a scolimeter to objectively track trunk rotation and curve progression.

Multisystem Screening: Conduct a comprehensive whole-body assessment, evaluating neurological and mechanical influencers including eye convergence, dental alignment, and lower limb biomechanics (e.g., big toe flexion and foot pronation).

2. Therapeutic Intervention & Exercise Prescription

3D Corrective Exercise: Design and apply targeted exercises in all three anatomical planes of movement to improve spinal mobility, strength, and endurance.

Manual Therapy Integration: Implement functional, hands-on techniques designed to enhance segmental mobility through 3D concepts.

Functional Fitness: Select appropriate whole-body exercises that allow patients to improve general fitness without exacerbating scoliotic curvatures.

3. Patient Management & Rehabilitation Planning

Evidence-Based Protocols: Synthesize current research to develop a structured Plan of Care (POC) aimed at slowing or stopping the natural progression of adult scoliosis.

Home Exercise Programs (HEP): Create and deliver individualized, patient-centered home programs to ensure long-term compliance and self-management.

Biopsychosocial Integration: Incorporate mindset strategies, including mindfulness and habit-stacking, to support the patient’s psychological resilience during long-term rehabilitation

Break Down Of The 2 Day Course

Course Curriculum: The Scoliosis Correction Protocol (SCP)

This professional curriculum is delivered over two intensive days, usually 9-4.30, blending clinical theory with practical, movement-based application. The program follows a structured 7-step protocol designed to move practitioners from foundational assessment to complex corrective exercise

Day 1: Theory, Assessment, and Initial Mobility

The first day focuses on the "Education" and "Assessment" phases of the protocol, ensuring all participants can accurately identify curve types before moving into intervention.

09:00 Welcome & Intro

Introduction to the SCP framewaork and the "whole-body" mission.

09:30 Program Overview

Navigating the 7-step protocol and clinical goals.

10:00 Understanding Scoliosis

Natural history, current research, and the science of scoliotic progression.


Break 30mins

11:15 Clinical Assessment

Mastering the Adam’s Forward Bend Test, scolimeter tracking, and X-ray identification of the 4 main curve types (2 times S and 2 times C).

11:45 Clinical Case Studies

Real-world application of identifying and categorizing adult scoliosis.

12:30 I hour Lunch Break

13:30 Lifestyle & Ergonomics

Strategies for daily management, specifically focusing on optimal sleeping positions.

14:00 Movement Exploration

Identifying and applying exercises in the 3 main planes of movement to influence the spine.

15:00 Break

15:30-4.30 Scoliosis Mobility

Introduction to Step 3: Mobility exercises specifically for C-Curve and Reverse C-Curve patterns.

Day 2: Integration, Stability, and Advanced Correction

Day two shifts into the "Stability," "Endurance," and "Lifestyle" phases, focusing on high-level corrective strategies and full-body integration.

Day 2: Integration, Stability, and Advanced Correction

Day two shifts into the "Stability," "Endurance," and "Lifestyle" phases, focusing on high-level corrective strategies and full-body integration.

09:00 Advanced Mobility

Completing the mobility protocols for S-Curve and Reverse S-Curve patterns.

Break 30mins

11:30 Stability Training

Step 4: Building spinal strength and stability tailored to specific curve shapes.

12:00 Endurance Training

Step 5: Strategies to create lasting postural change and spinal resilience.

12:30 I hour Lunch Break

13:30 Spiral Stabilization

Implementing seated, kneeling, and standing spiral stabilization techniques.

15:00 Full Body Testing

Step 2: Comprehensive assessment of the "whole-person," including gait, eye convergence, dental patterns, and joint range of motion (Hip/Shoulder/Ankle) .

15:00 Break

15:30 Corrective Exercises

Selecting appropriate whole-body movements and creating individualized Home Exercise Programs (HEP).

16:00 Back Pain Protocol

Integrating scoliosis management with broader Back Pain Rehabilitation and ground-based exercises

The course is approved for continuing education for osteopaths in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Unique exercises not found in any other scoliosis

courses

2 days of hands on instruction in Scoliosis Care

What Professionals Say

Mihir Shah

Osteopath and Fellow of Applied Functional Science

To be able to learn a 3 Dimensional approach to scoliosis online was a real help to me. There are not a lot of opportunities for continued education where I work so the Scoliosis Correction Protocol™ for professionals was perfect. The way Ed has put the program together makes it easy to follow and it contains is a lot of practical assessment and treatment information that I’ve added to my general treatments, not just for people with scoliosis. I’d recommend it to anyone who is looking to take continued education but doesn’t want to or isn’t able to travel.

Donna Ognibene

Movement Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Consultant, USA

I have been looking for practical and applicable course to help my students and athletes best impact their scoliosis. I work with swimmers, runners, actors, models, adults and athletes looking for more comfortable, confident and capable bodies. With the Scoliosis Correction Protocol™ I have an effective and easy to system to learn from and use. With the volume of information out there to choose from, the Scoliosis Correction Protocol™ stands alone in it's value offered and easy to implement system.

Paul Hunter

PT, FCAMPT, CGIMS Physiotherapist, Medical Director for the Canadian Speed Skating Team at the Sochi Olympics

I worked with Ed professionally at the highest level of Canadian sport for 2 years and was always impressed by his ability to go to the source of a movement problem. At the elite level of sport we look for medical innovators, those people that challenge conventional practice and come out with something better. Ed used a variety of innovative movement screens which would be adapted to each athlete to effectively show us and the athlete where there was a problem. His treatments then blended osteopathic techniques with movement rehab to keep our athletes performing at their best.

Dr. Gabriel

Osteopath, Australia

This course first appealed to me because of the ease of doing continued education online. Once I looked into it I realized that a functional 3 dimensional approach to scoliosis was what I needed to take the management of my scoliosis patients to the next level. I’ve been very impressed by the course and the level of support that goes with it.

Dr. Stephen Sandler

Osteopath PhD DO

I recently took the Scoliosis Protocol course learning Ed's unique training method for treating patients with scoliosis. Ed is an inspiring teacher, breaking down the complex and making it easy to understand and to do. His method, backed by evidence based medicine, looks at the fundamentals of scoliosis and then designs exercises done standing, sitting, and on an exercise mat. This course is an invaluable aid to all practitioners of manual therapy regardless of your discipline, because it gives you transferable skills that you can use in your practice the very next day, and is strongly recommended.

Sheena McLennan

Osteopath, Scotland

The Scottish Osteopathic Society were delighted to invite Ed to teach his excellent Scoliosis Correction Protocol Course. The course was expertly delivered with a well balanced mix of lectures and practicals. Members reported positively on the quality of the course and their ability to put the protocol into practice from day 1 back in their clinics. Highly recommend this course if you are looking for a clear management plan for people living with scoliosis. 

Amy Cotterell

Osteopath, Scotland

I've really enjoyed the 2 day Scoliosis Protocol course in Scotland and find having access to the online course very useful to refer back to when working with patients in clinic. The in person course was invaluable for understanding and solidifying the information of the online course, so I'd definitely recommend the combination to anyone wanting to learn more about managing patients with scoliosis.