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 planesĀ -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 Marc on February 20, 2010
Schroth breathing exercises can help improve pulmonary function in scoliosis patients.
Posted in Schroth Method | Tagged chest expansion, concavity, convexity, derotation, improved breathing for scoliosis, pulmonary dysfunction scoliosis, restricted breathing due to scoliosis, rib mobility, Schroth for improved breathing, vital capacity
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...."