How Does It Work?
The L.A. Brace™ is probably the most advanced scoliosis bracing system available worldwide. The LA Brace™ system recognizes multiple patterns of scoliosis and uses 16 different scoliosis classification to design a brace that strategically places pressure areas and void areas to encourage the spine to move into a straighter alignment. The LA Brace™ is a 3-dimensional hyper-corrective brace specifically designed for optimum biomechanical control and best outcomes. While standard bracing has a 30-40% failure rate (allows curve to progress to surgery range), by contrast, The LA Brace™ has only ~10% failure rate (which includes non-compliant patients). It is now gaining international recognition for it’s superior outcomes.
The term Scoliosis comes from a Greek word that means “crookedness” or “curve” and is a condition in which the spine is bending away from its normal alignment in a 3-dimensional manner. Left untreated, it can get worse and can eventually lead to other more serious problems. Studies have shown that, in most cases, scoliosis is most effectively treated with hyper-corrective asymmetrical rigid back braces.
There are many different designs of scoliosis braces. Braces in the US have typically been symmetrical braces as popularized by the Boston brace. Most braces used today are based upon the SRS classification and therefore have 4 templates (or blueprints), namely Lumbar, Thoraco-Lumbar, Thoracic, and Double.
Thoraco-Lumbar curve overcorrected
Large Thoracic curve fully corrected in brace. Permanently reduced by 30 degrees. .
About The LA Brace™
The LA Brace™ is an asymmetrical bracing system similar to those used in some parts of Europe based upon Cheneau’s principles of bracing. The LA Brace™ system recognizes multiple patterns of scoliosis and uses 13 different scoliosis templates to strategically place pressure areas and void areas to encourage the spine to move into a straighter alignment. The LA Brace™ represents probably the most advanced scoliosis bracing system available. It uses modern computerized modeling technology (AGP and CADCAM) with the latest in our knowledge of force application systems to develop a customized computer model from which The L.A. LA Brace™ is fabricated.
Prior bracing studies indicate that current bracing treatments receive widely different results, predominantly due to the variance in skill and experience of the Orthotist and the subjectivity involved in placement of correction forces. Now with The LA Brace™ this is no longer a problem. By utilizing sophisticated algorithms and advanced CAD modeling, The LA Brace™ is able to ensure effective and consistent correction.
About SCOLIOSIS
SCOLIOSIS
Scoliosis is a problem that causes your spine to deviate from its ‘normal’ alignment.Scoliosis has been described as more of a physical condition than a diagnosis.Read More
BRACE
Scoliosis bracing was traditionally provided by orthotists skilled particularly in the art. The orthotist would design and make braces and make adjustments to braces under close guidance of the orthopedist.Read More
PRACTITIONER
While every scoliosis curve seems to differ in its presentation, we believe scoliosis curves do form into predictable patterns. Classification systems attempt to find patterns and group curves into these patterns (classes).Read More
PATIENT
We know from experience and from prior studies that to be effective at preventing your scoliosis from developing, it must be able to apply firm force to your body to realign the spine into a straighter alignment.Raed More
What Results Can I Expect
Individual results with bracing can vary and are determined by the curve type, curve size, brace design, orthotist skillset and number of hours the brace is worn.
certified LA Brace™ providers
The LA Brace™ is currently available from the following certified LA Brace™ providers:
Gez Bowman, CO
Encino, CA
West Covina, CA
Long Beach, CA
Pat Flanagan, CO
Crystal Lake, IL
Janesville, WI
Margaret Wang
Beijing, China
Carl Ganzert, CO
Vancouver, Canada