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Barcelona SOSORT 2011 -Wrap Up
Additional sessions on Thursday included a study out of Poland concluding 1/3 of scoliosis patients are underweight with a 3-4% lower BMI than the non-scoliotic population. On Friday, numerous interesting sessions focused on results from studies on exercise and bracing beginning with a couple out of Dr. Negrini’s clinic in Italy. Conclusions were conservative treatment [...]
Don’t Wait and See for Scoliosis
There’s been a lot of good news to report lately but it’s been busy with little time to post. That shouldn’t be since, after all, positive results are the goal. Marc and I are thrilled when patients call with news a curve has reduced. An email that came last night provided the necessary push to [...]
Evaluating Scoliosis-Spirometry
Spirometry measures breathing or the volume of inspiration/expiration in ML. Results of a spirometry measurement are referred to as vital capacity (VC). Vital capacity is an indicator of lung function and lower than expected values of VC may occur when a thoracic scoliosis is present. Patients measuring Cobb >100º, VC may be reduced to < [...]
Scoliosis, Ten Years After
This week is the ten year anniversary of the day our family was jolted into the world of scoliosis. I remember it as if it were yesterday, including the sick feeling of helplessness. As many parents know, receiving a diagnosis that has the potential to alter your child’s well being can shake your world, and [...]
Does the Schroth Method Guarantee Results?
Discussion of the Schroth Method at Scoliosis 3DC – commentary on the question: Does the Schroth Method Guarantee Results -includes results and testimonials.
Scoliosis Exercises Help Alex Reduce Her Curves!
Congratulations Alex! Alex’s sent me this email on Friday: Hey Dr. Marc, Me and my mom just went to the hospital and got my out of brace x-ray. My curve went from 38 to 22 degrees and my rotation was like 20 to 9 -YAY! Way to go Alex. Results like yours are promising, not [...]
The 1st US practitioner Schroth certified in Germany, Dr. Moramarco delivers a powerful & effective scoliosis program using conservative approaches focused on education, postural instruction and Schroth "scoliosis specific exercise" because often, "Scoliosis doesn't wait...."