Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a medical condition that refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine. Approximately 3-5 children out of 1000 will develop scoliosis that will need medical treatment. Find
How Do You Measure All Those Angles?
A 14-year-old female came to clinic for her sports physical in August. She had been screened for scoliosis at school about 18 months earlier. The pertinent physical exam showed a healthy female with growth parameters in the
Anxiety Overload
I'm really scared that this is going to be all about my scoliosis. That it's gotten a lot worse than I think it has. I'm afraid of the pain. Any time I get treated for my scoliosis, there is a bunch of pain involved what with physical
Shenneil Flemmings needs $2-m surgery to end physical and mental
AS if the pain associated with her scoliosis that keeps her up most nights is not bad enough, 19-year-old Shenneil Flemmings also has to endure the constant taunts of people she meets on the streets who make fun of her appearance.
Winning Life's Little Battles
Born with a physical disability that could have negatively impacted his life, who is the only member of the crew with a physical disability. I had a nine-hour-long scoliosis surgery when I was 13 and an osteotomy at 15.
The Potential Use of Axial Spinal Unloading in the Treatment of
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Catherine A. Chromy DPT, et al. - Conclusions: The LTX 3000 is a potential adjunct therapy for the treatment of adolescent scoliosis. This therapy resulted in curvature reductions and was
Re: Any Dancers In the House?
I've tried physical therapy and muscle relaxants to no help. Recently I found a neruologist that injected Sounds scary, I know, but it's helped a ton. My insurance even paid for it after I tried physical therapy and medications again
Spinal fusion surgery in children with non-idiopathic scoliosis
All patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery for non-idiopathic scoliosis were recorded prospectively (2003–4). Patients were anaesthetized according to a standardized technique. Physical characteristics, cardiopulmonary function,
What’s the big hubbub about Pilates? Can it help runners?
Runners, like dancers, share the same list of physical challenges. Back pain, backache and other back problems; Scoliosis/curvature of the spine Moreover, both Pilates and running are as much a physical activity as a mental one:
Cervical Stenosis, Spondylosis, Annular Tear and Scoliosis in
That I see a registered physical therapist (I did so 5 years ago and it made things worse.) That plain x-rays are the best way to check for scoliosis If various diagnostic options would be appropriate for me

Questions and Answers about Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
To obtain a copy of the American Physical Therapy Association's brochure about scoliosis, in English or Spanish, write to the above address or visit their
[Conservative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis with physical
[Conservative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis with physical therapy and orthoses] [Article in German] Weiss HR. Asklepios Katharina-Schroth-Klinik,Bad
Physical exercises as a treatment for adolescent idiopathic
Adolescent; Exercise; Exercise Therapy*; Humans; Physical Therapy Modalities/statistics & numerical data; Scoliosis/rehabilitation; Scoliosis/therapy*
HAPE - Inquiries in Sport & Physical Education/volume 2(2)
Physical exercises have also a significant contribution in improving the respiratory function and the limited working capacity in scoliosis patients.
PELINKS4U - Adapted Physical Education
Physical Education, Exercise Prescriptions, and Adapted Physical Activity Scoliosis occurs in about 2-4% of children between the ages of 10 and 16 years
A Patient's Guide to Adult Scoliosis
However, in some cases, the scoliosis causes physical deformity that is unbearable to the patient. In these cases, surgery is the only option for correcting
iScoliosis.com - Articles - Living with the Emotional Side of
Teenagers may be particularly concerned about the effects of scoliosis on physical appearance and the effects on their attractiveness to the opposite sex.
Spinal deformities: the benefits of early screening and treatment.
While physical therapy (PT) doesn't help in severe cases of scoliosis, it is the mainstay of treatment for kyphosis. The sooner physical therapy is started,
Patient Education
But sometimes the scoliosis causes physical deformity that is unbearable to the patient. Surgery may be the only option for correcting the condition.
Scoliosis: How Can Physical Therapy Help? - Exercise and Health
Hands-on treatment in the form of what is called “manual therapy” is also an essential part of scoliosis treatment. Physical Therapists are uniquely scoliosis+physical: scoliosis+physical