Scoliosis education

Become an expert in scoliosis therapy

Intro
Together with our network of experts, we would like to share the knowledge we have built up over more than 20 years in the treatment of scoliosis to enable as many patients as possible around the world to live a better life. For this purpose, we organise various education seminars for doctors, orthopaedic technicians and physiotherapists.
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Know-how

With more than 20 years of experience in caring for scoliosis patients and developing the RSC® therapy concept, the participants receive first-hand knowledge from renowned experts.

Expert network

With Dr Manuel Rigo, Dr Mina Jelačić and Dino Gallo, we always have excellent lecturers leading the seminars and sharing their expertise.

Knowledge sharing

The seminars offers participants a platform for an exciting exchange with our experts and other seminar participants and their experiences with scoliosis therapy.

Experts
Our lecturers
The three experts in the field of orthopaedic technology have jointly developed the RSC® Brace with the aim of providing a standardised yet individual scoliosis therapy. They are happy to share their expertise with you in our various seminars.
Dr Manuel Rigo

Dr Manuel Rigo has been the medical advisor for our scoliosis treatment concept with the RSC® Brace since the beginning. The scolio RSC® Brace is based on his original hand-modelled models and is constantly being refined in coordination with and in consideration of the latest scientific findings.

Dr Mina Jelačić

As a former assistant to Dr Manuel Rigo, Dr Mina Jelačić learned the theoretical and practical principles of scoliosis therapy at first hand. She has now been working for us as a scoliosis expert for many years and supports us with her expertise and research.

Dino Gallo

The managing director of neja is one of the leading experts on scoliosis in Germany. He brings together the medical and technical perspectives and has driven the development of the brace to perfection.

Become an expert
Our further training opportunities in the treatment of scoliosis
Introduction and advanced course
scolio RSC®
Intensive Seminar
Key data
When: This year's event has already taken place in May. As soon as a new date is set for 2026, you will be informed here.
Where: Am Oberfeld 8 in 83026 Rosenheim, Germany
Who for: Orthopaedic technician | Doctor | Physiotherapist
Language: English
Continuing education points: 20 IQZ
Seminar
At our 2-day seminar, we certify orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic technicians, doctors and physiotherapists for treatment with the unique RSC system. We provide first-hand knowledge on the conservative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis and demonstrate the use of the brace live.
Learning content
- In-depth understanding of the pathology of idopathic scoliosis
- Evaluate disease progression and therapy options
- Explanation of biomechanical mechanisms of action and the Rigo system
- Recording and communicating relevant measurement data
- Understand and perform corset adjustments on patients
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Specialization course
Scoliosis Masterclass
Key data
When: September 26-27, 2025
Where: Am Oberfeld 8 in 83026 Rosenheim, Germany
Who for: Orthopaedic technician | doctor | physiotherapist
Prerequisite for participation: Experience in the treatment of scoliosis
Speaker: Dr. Mina Jelačić
Language: English
Certificate: Certificate of participation included
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Seminar
The Scoliosis Masterclass is aimed at professionals who already care for scoliosis patients - whether in a medical, orthopaedic or physiotherapeutic context. In this two-day seminar, Dr. Mina Jelačić provides in-depth insights into interdisciplinary care, practical assessment of risk factors and specific recommendations for treatment decisions. Particular attention is paid to understanding the 3-dimensional principles of correction, patient management and teamwork.
Learning content
- Assessment of the risk of progression and indication for brace fitting
- Classification of curvature patterns & design principles of the Rigo-Chêneau corset
- Importance of 3D correction in the overall therapeutic concept
- PSSE in the context of orthotic treatment
- Digital modification of brace models using typical curve types
- Case discussions with complications & possible solutions
- Dealing with compliance, parent education, sports counseling and everyday life
- Practical exercises: Fitting, monitoring & therapy planning in a team
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Advanced course
Physiotherapy for scoliosis:
Expanding horizons
Key data
Date: October 18, 2025
Location: neja HQ in Rosenheim
Target group: Experienced Schroth therapists
Prerequisite for participation: Practical experience in the treatment of scoliosis using the Schroth Method
Instructor: Thomas Pielmeier, TEAMWORK PHYSIO GmbH
Language: German
Certificate: Certificate of participation included
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Seminar
The advanced course “Expanding horizons” is aimed specifically at experienced therapists who support scoliosis patients as part of Schroth therapy - and want to broaden their perspectives in a practical way.
Thomas Pielmeier will lead and provide the impetus for the event. Together with neja, he will show new paths in interdisciplinary scoliosis therapy: from everyday patient communication to digital care solutions.
The aim is to deepen understanding, expand scope for action and provide patients with effective long-term support.
Learning content
- Promoting compliance & building trust: How do I create motivation, understanding and personal responsibility in patients?
- Patient management in everyday life: dealing with worries, family challenges and treatment adherence
- Teletherapy & digital support: discussion of modern concepts for location-independent care
- Technical understanding: Understanding how orthopaedic aids work - and integrating them into therapy
- Foot orthoses & scoliosis: possibilities, limitations and therapeutic assessment
- BSPTS as a supplement: Which international concepts can usefully extend Schroth?
- Exchange of experience & practical impulses: Concrete tools and discussions for daily work
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On-Demand
Our online education programme
We offer various on-demand packages for independent scoliosis training for all interested parties who cannot attend the seminar dates live on-site.
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Pure

The Starter Bundle consists of a high quality video of valuable lectures by neja with scoliosis expert Dr Manuel Rigo MD PhD on idiopathic scoliosis and scoliosis bracing.

Contains
  • 12+ hours of video footage
certified
Advanced

The Upgrade Bundle is based on the video material of the Starter Bundle and is enhanced with valuable add-ons and the option of official certification.

Contains
  • 12+ hours of video footage
  • Workbook hardcopy
  • Goniometer
  • Perdriolle & Raimondi Scale
  • Certificate
certified
Expert

The Extended Bundle is our premium package that includes 5 corset shirts and a 1-to-1 online consultation in addition to the Advanced Bundle.

Contains
  • 12+ hours of video footage
  • Workbook hardcopy
  • Goniometer
  • Perdriolle & Raimondi Scale
  • Certificate
  • 5 corset shirts
  • 45 minutes online consultation
approved
Pure

The Starter Bundle consists of a high quality video of valuable lectures by neja with scoliosis expert Dr Manuel Rigo MD PhD on idiopathic scoliosis and scoliosis bracing.

Contains
  • 12+ hours of video footage
certified
Advanced

The Upgrade Bundle is based on the video material of the Starter Bundle and is enhanced with valuable add-ons and the option of official certification.

Contains
  • 12+ hours of video footage
  • Workbook hardcopy
  • Goniometer
  • Perdriolle & Raimondi Scale
  • Certificate
certified
Expert

The Extended Bundle is our premium package that includes 5 corset shirts and a 1-to-1 online consultation in addition to the Advanced Bundle.

Contains
  • 12+ hours of video footage
  • Workbook hardcopy
  • Goniometer
  • Perdriolle & Raimondi Scale
  • Certificate
  • 5 corset shirts
  • 45 minutes online consultation