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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 organized sports kick in to high gear. While these extra-curricular activities are of the 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 [...]
Tags: adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, scoliosis progression, watch and wait
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Considering Spinal Fusion Surgery for Scoliosis? Read This.
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 [...]
Tags: moderate scoliosis, scoliosis pain, scoliosis surgery, scoliosis treatment, severe scoliosis
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“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.
Tags: adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth Method results
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Evaluating Scoliosis-Cobb Angle
Identifying Cobb angle is important since it is often the first objective indicator of a scoliosis. To a Schroth practitioner, Cobb angle is important, especially in the case of mild curves, because it is an indicator for parents of adolescents to become proactive regarding scoliosis, rather than following the status quo of observation.
Tags: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Cobb angle, Cobb's angle, flexibility, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, rigidity, severe scoliosis, spinal x-rays
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Surgery – One Adolescent’s Feelings
Adolescent with scoliosis simply, yet eloquently, states her feelings about the problems scoliosis surgery presents.
Tags: adolescent scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth Method, scoliosis, surgery
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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 [...]
Tags: adolescent scoliosis, Boston scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method, Schroth Method results, scoliosis, scoliosis brace, scoliosis curve reduction, Scoliosis Massachusetts, scoliosis treatment
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