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ISST Schroth Basic Course
About the course
International training in the Schroth method — a conservative 3D approach to the treatment of scoliosis according to the Schroth methodology. This is the first part of the ISST (International Schroth Three Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy) certification program, conducted in Georgia under the guidance of an international instructor.
Part I provides a general overview of the theoretical and practical components of the Schroth method in combination with comprehensive information about scoliosis. Participants will learn to recognize characteristics of scoliosis, assess deformations, classify patients, and develop individualized correction programs using the "Body Blocks" concept.
General information
Dates: April 22–26, 2026 (5 days)
Class time: 9:00 – 17:00 daily
Venue: Zenith Fitness & Wellness Boutique, 5 Mtskheta Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Language: English with consecutive translation into Russian and Georgian
Maximum participants: 16 people
Cost: 990 EUR
International training in the Schroth method — a conservative 3D approach to the treatment of scoliosis according to the Schroth methodology. This is the first part of the ISST (International Schroth Three Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy) certification program, conducted in Georgia under the guidance of an international instructor.
Part I provides a general overview of the theoretical and practical components of the Schroth method in combination with comprehensive information about scoliosis. Participants will learn to recognize characteristics of scoliosis, assess deformations, classify patients, and develop individualized correction programs using the "Body Blocks" concept.
General information
Dates: April 22–26, 2026 (5 days)
Class time: 9:00 – 17:00 daily
Venue: Zenith Fitness & Wellness Boutique, 5 Mtskheta Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Language: English with consecutive translation into Russian and Georgian
Maximum participants: 16 people
Cost: 990 EUR
What's Included
All training materials in English
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ISST Certificate of Participation (Letter of Attendance) after successful completion of Part I
Coffee breaks throughout the course
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Access to studio equipment for practical sessions
Course Program – Part I
This course focuses on the fundamental principles of the Schroth method and building core skills in scoliosis assessment and treatment.
Key topics include:
- Anatomy and biomechanics of scoliosis: understanding 3D deformity
- Classification of scoliosis and deformation patterns
- The “Body Blocks” concept — analysis and correction of body segments
- Corrective breathing (Rotational Angular Breathing – RAB)
- Basic Schroth exercises
- Assessment and measurement of scoliosis
- Developing individualized treatment plans
Course Program – Part I
This course focuses on the fundamental principles of the Schroth method and building core skills in scoliosis assessment and treatment.
Key topics include:
- Anatomy and biomechanics of scoliosis: understanding 3D deformity
- Classification of scoliosis and deformation patterns
- The “Body Blocks” concept — analysis and correction of body segments
- Corrective breathing (Rotational Angular Breathing – RAB)
- Basic Schroth exercises
- Assessment and measurement of scoliosis
- Developing individualized treatment plans
About the Schroth Method
The Schroth method is a scientifically based conservative 3D approach to scoliosis treatment, developed by Katharina Schroth and her daughter. It is internationally recognized and supported by extensive clinical evidence.
Treatment goals:
- Prevention of surgical intervention
- Slowing progression of deformity
- Improving chest mobility and breathing function
- Correcting posture and body symmetry
- Reducing pain
- 3D positioning and correction
- Rotational Angular Breathing
- Specific mobilization of deformed segments
- Individualized home exercise programs
- Integration of correction into daily activities
About the Schroth Method
The Schroth method is a scientifically based conservative 3D approach to scoliosis treatment, developed by Katharina Schroth and her daughter. It is internationally recognized and supported by extensive clinical evidence.
Treatment goals:
- Prevention of surgical intervention
- Slowing progression of deformity
- Improving chest mobility and breathing function
- Correcting posture and body symmetry
- Reducing pain
- 3D positioning and correction
- Rotational Angular Breathing
- Specific mobilization of deformed segments
- Individualized home exercise programs
- Integration of correction into daily activities
Instructor
Alexandros Kastrinis
Alexandros Kastrinis
Alexandros Kastrinis is a physiotherapist, PhD candidate, certified ISST Schroth instructor, and co-founder of the specialized clinic Athens Scoliosis – Spine Rehabilitation Clinic in Athens, Greece.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in sports physiotherapy (2011, University of Novi Sad, Serbia)
- PhD candidate, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Thessaly
- Certified ISST Schroth Instructor (ISST ID: GRC10052)
- Certified Kinesio Taping® Instructor (CKTI) since 2017
- SEAS (Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis) certification
Experience:
- Co-owner and scientific director of Athens Scoliosis – Spine Rehabilitation Clinic
- Experience working with leading football and basketball clubs in Greece
- Conducting international seminars in Greece and abroad
- Specialization in the treatment of spinal deformities and sports rehabilitation
Participant Requirements
The course is open exclusively to licensed physiotherapists.
To register, it is necessary to provide:
- A copy of the higher education diploma in "Physiotherapy"
- A copy of the license or certificate confirming the right to professional practice
- Documents must be sent to the organizer before the start of the course for verification.
Payment and Registration Conditions
Course fee: 990 EUR
Payment procedure:
- Booking a place: 50% of the cost (495 EUR) – reserves your place in the course
- Full payment: 14 days before the start of the course (by April 8, 2026)
- Refund policy: Terms of cancellation and refund are governed according to the agreement between the organizer and the participant. For detailed information, contact the organizer.
- Registration deadline: until all 16 places are filled
Important information
Photos and Videos: Audio and video recording during the course is prohibited according to ISST privacy policy. Photos are allowed only with special permission from the instructor.
Guests: Attendance of guests at the course is undesirable and requires explicit permission from the instructor.
Language of materials: All training materials and presentations are provided in English with oral translation into Russian and Georgian.
Photos and Videos: Audio and video recording during the course is prohibited according to ISST privacy policy. Photos are allowed only with special permission from the instructor.
Guests: Attendance of guests at the course is undesirable and requires explicit permission from the instructor.
Language of materials: All training materials and presentations are provided in English with oral translation into Russian and Georgian.
Certification
After successful completion of Part I, participants receive an ISST Letter of Attendance.
To obtain the full ISST Schroth Therapist Certification, participants must:
Complete Part II of the course (planned for autumn 2026 in Tbilisi).
Continuing Education
Part II of the course is scheduled for Autumn 2026 in Tbilisi and will include:
- Advanced study of the educational process of the Schroth method
- Review and improvement of theoretical aspects
- Additional classification systems (King, Lemke, Rigo)
- Principles of using braces in scoliosis
- Working with scoliosis in adult and elderly patients
- Scoliosis treatment in combination with pain syndrome
- Advanced exercise modifications
- Written and practical exam to obtain the certificate
- Detailed information about Part II dates will be announced additionally.
Contacts:
Zenith Fitness & Wellness Boutique
+995 598 01 75 75
zenithfitness.ge@gmail.com
Tbilisi, Mtskheta str. #5
+995 598 01 75 75
zenithfitness.ge@gmail.com
Tbilisi, Mtskheta str. #5
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