By Marc on January 31, 2012
We all know exercise and physical activity are beneficial for health and can result in decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and increased longevity. But, what about the scoliotic? I am frequently asked about sports participation and scoliosis, for the growing adolescent or the adult who wants to be physically active but fears curve progression. [...]
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By Kathy on December 5, 2011
No one hates exercise more than me. It’s a constant struggle. Thank goodness for an occasional sunny day and friends to walk with or exercise might not happen. This morning, an unusually beautiful one for December in New England, I was panting my way around the local track and for some reason the term ‘scoliosis [...]
Posted in Scoliosis, Scoliosis Exercise for Adults, Scoliosis Exercises
By Kathy on September 2, 2011
It is that time of year again when school and sports kick in to high gear. While these things are of highest priority for an adolescent and families, dare I say there is one thing of even greater importance, health and long-term well-being. This time of the year finds me frustrated. We are barely into [...]
Posted in Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, scoliosis progression, watch and wait
By Marc on July 18, 2011
At Scoliosis 3DC we measure chest expansion because respiratory deficits associated with thoracic scoliosis can occur as a secondary response to decreased rib mobility. A maligned thorax in three planes -sagittal, frontal (coronal) and transverse (rotational) – is responsible. Normally, during inhalation the diaphragm contracts and flattens allowing for increased air volume into the lungs. [...]
Posted in Evaluating Scoliosis, Scoliosis | Tagged chest expansion, lung capacity, measuring chest expansion, restricted breathing due to scoliosis, rib mobility, Schroth Method
By Kathy on July 8, 2011
Scoliosis Exercise Study: The efficacy of Schroth’s 3-dimensional exercise therapy in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Turkey Saadet Otman, PT, PhD, Nasire Kose, PT, PhD, Tavuz Yakut, PT, PhD. The above referenced study highlights results during a Schroth outpatient rehabilitation program for adolescents. The purpose was to determine effectiveness of Schroth [...]
Posted in Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, effective conservative treatments for scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method results, vital capacity
By Kathy on June 30, 2011
The article referenced below is a must read for anyone considering spinal fusion surgery, and also for parents whose child has a progressive scoliosis. The article brings to the forefront potential problems that may arise for surgical patients when a product‘s risks are potentially understated, and deemed safe, when medical device companies sponsor research. It [...]
Posted in Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents, Scoliosis Surgery | Tagged moderate scoliosis, scoliosis pain, scoliosis surgery, scoliosis treatment, severe scoliosis
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...."