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Take Advantage of the Window of Opportunity When it Comes to Stopping Adolescent Scoliosis
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 [...]
Schroth Exercise for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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 [...]
“Whatever you’re doing-keep doing it.”
Y, a local, eleven year-old boy, recently participated in our adolescent scoliosis program. He just had follow-up x-rays (taken independently). In early December, Y had a 20º thoracolumbar curve. After our program and a couple of follow-up visits for focus and motivation, Y reduced his curve by 35% to 13º.
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 < [...]
Evaluating Scoliosis-Scoliometer
A scoliometer is an instrument which measures trunk asymmetry in scoliosis. It is a small, non-invasive device that is placed over the spine while the person being measured is in a forward bending position. The reading indicates trunk asymmetry in degrees. Depending upon the measurement, it is a possible indicator that scoliosis may be present. [...]
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 [...]
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...."