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Jonathan Taylor has over 20 years experience in Clinical Operations and Business Development. He heads the Research/Development and Clinical Education programs at Spinal Technology and can be found presenting at many national and international O&P industry meetings and conferences.

When it comes to continuing your education or enhancing your training, learning from the Scoliosis Specialists ensures success.

If you learn better by doing than by just sitting in a lecture hall taking notes, then our in person training might be beneficial for you.

With nighttime bracing, most of those challenges do not exist. There are significant advantages to bracing at night, including simplified brace design, the ability to apply more targeted corrective forces, improved compliance, and potentially better outcomes. Read More: Advantages of Nocturnal Bracing for Scoliosis (AT019-1B) Academy TODAY: Winter 2023 - Volume 19, Number 1

Spinal Technology is the global leader because we go all over the world introducing custom spinal orthotics to thousands of practitioners around the globe. See where we will be next.

We hold several courses for practitioners each year that address custom spinal bracing for both Full-time and the Providence® Nocturnal Scoliosis Orthosis.

In the inaugural episode of AAOP quarterly podcast, O&P Clinical Care Insiders: Industry Partners Edition, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), chats with Jonathan Taylor, Director of Clinical Development and Education at Spinal Technology. They explore the complexities of scoliosis bracing, comparing various brace types. Taylor emphasizes the lack of a single superior bracing method, noting the importance of clinical expertise and patient compliance. The conversation also touches on the impact of digital design and fabrication techniques in modern orthotic practices and the crucial role of industry partners in clinical decision-making. They conclude by highlighting the ongoing need for patient-centric care and the valuable resource role that companies like Spinal Technology can play for clinicians.

The Providence® Orthosis is the first hyper corrective orthosis that is worn at night to treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). This revolutionary orthosis has gained in popularity because of its effectiveness in treating scoliosis and its enhanced ease of compliance among adolescent patients.

See the published medical studies on the success of the Providence® Nocturnal Scoliosis Orthosis.

The National Scoliosis Foundation has published an informative article on Exercise For Adolescents with Scoliosis.

Understanding how to recognize scoliosis will help early detection in children. There are several signs to look for but a medical professional should always confirm the diagnosis.

Many people are aware of idiopathic scoliosis, which is the most common form. There are three other types of scoliosis that can affect patients as well.

Your scoliosis treatment will depend a great deal on how early it was detected and how much of a spinal curve you have. There are varying treatment options for each spinal curve.

It's hard to discern all the facts about something when researching online. Here are the top 6 things to know about Scoliosis.

Kaisa Virolainen relates her scoliosis journey in Growing Up in a Brace.

Kaisa Virolainen shares the best clothes to wear with a scoliosis brace.

The Scoliosis Research Society has published a guide with frequently asked questions regarding surgery when diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. We are not the experts in surgery, so we are providing you with a copy of their guide to help answer any of your questions.

The Scoliosis Research Society has put together a handbook for patients that answers many questions about scoliosis.

Embracing a collaborative and holistic approach, treating scoliosis involves a diverse team of medical professionals. From skilled doctors specializing in spinal deformities to diligent nurses providing compassionate care, and meticulous x-ray technicians capturing vital images, each member plays a crucial role in the journey of scoliosis treatment. Working hand in hand with knowledgeable orthotists shaping custom braces, dedicated physical therapists guiding rehabilitation, and other health workers, this article will delve into the intricate web of expertise that forms the backbone of comprehensive scoliosis management. Stay tuned to uncover the indispensable roles each team member fulfills in the collective pursuit of optimal patient care.

At Spinal Technology, we believe that sharing our knowledge, and absorbing that of others, is the most effective way to advance the treatment and care for all patients. Our clinical team proudly supports the medical community with advanced educational courses and seminars, along with the dedicated teaching and resources we deliver to various colleges and universities.

Recently we filmed an educational segment for Viewpoint explaining the benefits of a non-surgical option for treating scoliosis.

Wearing the Providence® nighttime brace eliminates the social stigma of having to wear a full-time, full coverage brace to school. The Providence® Orthosis is the first hyper corrective orthosis worn at night to treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).

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The Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® Brace is effective in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is recognized as the most common type of spinal deformity and estimated to affect anywhere from 2% to 5% of all children.

June is National Scoliosis Month. While we stay on the forefront of all scoliosis research and treatment options all year long, this month is dedicated to growing awareness in the public. Educating parents and caregivers, early detection can be possible.

Spinal Technology is the global leader in the design and custom fabrication of Spinal Orthoses, for the stabilization, immobilization, and the correction of various abnormalities of the spine. Specializing in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, we employ the latest technologies and methods for treating each and every patient. Medical experts around the world depend on our expertise for the assessment of patient curvature, the blueprinting of x-rays, the design of each orthosis, and the x-ray evaluation of patients in-brace.

Being chosen as the World’s Greatest! Central fabricator of scoliosis braces and spinal orthoses is exciting news,” said CEO and Founder, Jim Tierney. “Our combined knowledge, highly skilled expertise, craftsmanship and customer service are our focus when we fabricate each and every brace.

My hope is that through this story, along with its tools and resources, children, families and schools can create a safe space to have these conversations and set a better foundation for a student’s mental health.

Glenn Hutnick, CPO, CTP has been a Certified Practitioner since 1979. He opened his clinical practice in 1980 and has focused his career on prosthetics in socket development and fabrication methods.

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Toulouse, France, the Eqwal Group is a global prosthetics and orthotics patient care services provider, employing over 2,700 people with clinics across Europe and the USA.  Eqwal is also a global leader in 3D printing solutions and CAD/CAM systems.  Joining Eqwal will provide Spinal Technology access to new markets and the opportunity to deliver continuous innovation across its product portfolio. 

“Being chosen as the World’s Greatest! Central fabricator of scoliosis braces and spinal orthoses is exciting news,” said CEO and Founder, Jim Tierney. “Our combined knowledge, highly skilled expertise, craftsmanship and customer service are our focus when we fabricate each and every brace. Spinal Technology’s sole purpose is to better each patient’s life,” added Sean Cadieux, Director of Operations.

Spinal Technology is the global leader in the design and custom fabrication of spinal orthoses. As a leading manufacturer in the O&P industry, we understand the important role we play in ensuring we are doing our part in bettering our community. Spinal Technology operates out of two facilities: our corporate headquarters in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts and our manufacturing plant in Louisville, Kentucky.

We recently had the pleasure of working with PBS Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid to produce an educational segment about our innovative spinal orthotics.

Shriners International Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 6th. It's a day to honor the founding of the Imperial Council, the original governing body of the fraternity, which occurred on June 6, 1876.

Struggling with patient compliance? Discover how to support teens and improve outcomes with better-fitting scoliosis braces and empathetic care strategies.

All of us at Spinal Technology are grateful for the chance to serve you. We are committed to improving your patient outcomes and providing your clinical practice with uncompromising quality products, customer service, and ongoing educational support.

All of us at Spinal Technology are grateful for the chance to serve you. We constantly evaluate and source the highest quality materials and employ the industry’s most experienced technicians. We recognize this commitment to high standards comes at a higher cost. Despite our ongoing productivity improvements, we are compelled to pass on a portion of these costs to continue our commitment to provide you with uncompromising quality products, customer service, and ongoing educational support.