Scoliosis Rehabilitation
Postural screening, three-dimensional curve correction, trunk control and muscle activation assessment, with individualised exercise programmes for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Rehabilitation · Posture · Gait · Paediatric Care
Xu Lei
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist
Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Insights & Research
Clinical rehabilitation practice in Shanghai, with a focus on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, posture and gait assessment, and neuromuscular rehabilitation in children and adults.
Scope of this site: general, evidence-based educational content on rehabilitation; it does not provide personalised medical advice. In-person one-to-one assessment and treatment is provided at the private hospital listed under Practice Locations — add WeChat fudanxuyisheng for coordination, or contact the hospital directly.
- Since 2019 Clinical rehabilitation practice
- 4 Peer-reviewed publications
- 5 National conference presentations, 2021–2026
Brief Introduction
Two connected fields: scoliosis and neuromuscular rehabilitation
A short, plain-language summary of current clinical and research work.
Xu Lei is a rehabilitation specialist based in Shanghai whose clinical and research work centres on two areas: scoliosis rehabilitation and neuromuscular rehabilitation. His practice includes three-dimensional postural assessment and correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and motor function assessment for children with cerebral palsy, SMA and related neuromuscular conditions. He integrates internationally established methods — Schroth, BSPTS, SEAS, GMFM/CHALLENGE and ICF-CY frameworks — with measurement-based outcome tracking, and contributes to Chinese-language adaptation of assessment tools and to peer-reviewed research in paediatric rehabilitation.
- Schroth
- BSPTS
- SEAS
- Surface EMG
- GMFM / CHALLENGE
- ICF-CY
Core Research Areas
Four areas of focus
Each area combines clinical assessment, measurement-based outcome tracking and published rehabilitation research.
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Assessment and training design for neuromuscular conditions such as SMA, Guillain–Barré syndrome and cerebral palsy, including strength, mobility and functional goals.
Paediatric Rehabilitation
Developmental and motor function measurement (GMFM, CHALLENGE), gait deviation analysis and family-centred goal setting for children and adolescents.
Spinal Functional Training
Trunk and spinal stabilisation, breathing mechanics and daily-function training aimed at maintaining posture, mobility and participation over time.
Latest Insights
Recently published articles
General, evidence-based explanations written for families, international patients and clinicians. No individual treatment recommendations.
What to Expect From Non-Surgical Scoliosis Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Guide
What the current evidence supports, what a structured assessment includes, and how progress is measured during growth.
Rehabilitation Care for Expats in Shanghai: Key Practical Considerations
How to prepare records, handle terminology and language differences, and understand billing and follow-up arrangements.
Current Advances in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation for Adults
An overview of exercise, electrical stimulation, gait technology and outcome measurement in slowly and rapidly progressive conditions.