In today's episode, Dr. Laura and Dr. Beth dive into a topic that affects many people living with scoliosis—kinesiophobia (fear of movement). They unpack how kinesiophobia develops, why it’s especially common among adults with scoliosis, and how misinformation can shrink someone’s world over time. They highlight the importance of staying active long-term and why strength training is crucial.

In this special episode of ScoliPod, Dr. Beth and Dr. Laura check in from Dubrovnik, Croatia after spending four days immersed in the latest scoliosis research and clinical insights at the 2025 SOSORT Conference.

They break down their biggest takeaways from each day, covering everything from new approaches to adult scoliosis to the evolving understanding of exercise, bracing, and screening.

Join Dr. Laura and Dr. Beth as they dive into the path to becoming a physical therapist and how some PTs go on to specialize specifically in scoliosis care.

Not all PTs have scoliosis-specific training — and that’s okay, but it’s important to know the difference. Scoliosis-specific schools require hands-on experience, case studies, and ongoing education.