Scoliosis and posture in children: sessions in Zaporizhzhia
We assess posture, build a program of corrective exercises and give clear recommendations for home and school. Sessions are led one-on-one by a physical therapist in practice since 2012, in a format children understand. The first consultation takes about 60 minutes.
What we work with
- Slouching or uneven shoulders and shoulder blades you have noticed at home or in photos.
- Scoliosis diagnosed by an orthopedic doctor — we work within the plan the doctor has set.
- Posture problems from long hours at a school desk, computer or phone.
- A child complaining of a tired back after school.
- A "just in case" posture check during periods of rapid growth.
How sessions work
We start with a posture assessment: how the child stands, sits and moves, the symmetry of shoulders and shoulder blades, spinal mobility, and the strength of the back and core muscles. If you have an orthopedist's report or scans, we use them as the starting point and stay within the doctor's plan.
Then come the corrective exercises. This is not a boring drill: tasks are chosen for the child's age, explained in plain words and made gradually harder, so the child actually wants to come back. Every session is one-on-one with the therapist — no queue, no rush — so exercises are done properly, not just ticked off.
We explain to parents what we are doing and why, and instead of abstract bans we give a short home routine and a few concrete tips: how to set up the workspace, how to carry a backpack, when to take breaks.
First visit
The first meeting takes about 60 minutes: a conversation with the parents, examination and testing, a session plan and the first exercises. Bring comfortable clothes and a change of shoes for your child, plus any medical documents you have: an orthopedist's report, scans, previous prescriptions.
See also: physical therapy (exercise), massage and manual therapy, session costs.
This page was prepared by Oleksandr Kaliuzhnyi — physical therapist, in practice since 2012.
Updated: 2026-08-20
Questions & answers
At what age should a child's posture be checked?
Regularly from the start of school age, and especially during growth spurts, when posture changes fastest. If you notice uneven shoulders or shoulder blades, slouching, or your child complains of a tired back, don't wait for a routine check-up — see an orthopedic doctor first and bring their report to our sessions.
Can exercise fix scoliosis?
Physical therapy helps as part of a broader plan: exercise strengthens muscles, improves body control and posture, and maintains spinal mobility. The degree of scoliosis and the overall approach — observation, bracing or other treatment — is decided by a doctor. We work within that plan and never promise to 'straighten' the spine with exercise alone.
How many sessions per week does a child need?
We set the frequency at the first consultation — it depends on the child's age, the condition of the back and your family schedule. Alongside visits to the office, the child gets a short daily routine at home. Over time, more of the work moves home and visits become less frequent.
Does my child need a brace?
That is a doctor's decision, based on examination results — a physical therapist neither prescribes nor cancels a brace. With the orthopedist's approval, sessions usually continue alongside bracing: exercise supports the back muscles, and we align the program with the prescribed treatment. Ask your doctor about the wearing schedule.
What should we do at home between sessions?
After the first sessions your child gets a short home routine — we teach it to both the child and the parents so it is done correctly. Add simple habits: breaks from sitting, daily movement such as walks, games or sport, and a desk and chair that fit the child's height. Everything is written out for your specific situation.
Phones, backpacks, school desks — what actually matters?
What matters most is variety of movement, not a single 'perfect posture'. The problem is not the phone or the desk itself, but hours of sitting without a break. The practical rules are simple: backpack on both straps and not overloaded, desk and chair matched to height, and screen time alternated with movement.
The information on this page does not replace a doctor's consultation.
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