101. Scoliosis Ask NOAH * Ask NOAH About scoliosis and Related Spinal Disorders. scoliosis What is scoliosis? The scoliosis? The scoliosis Association, Inc. http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/orthop/scoliosis.html

Ask NOAH About: Scoliosis and Related Spinal Disorders Scoliosis Related Spinal Disorders What is Scoliosis? Care and Treatment Complications and Related Concerns Research ... Organizations Scoliosis What is Scoliosis? The Basics In Depth Review of Scoliosis - Scoliosis Research Society Musculoskeletal Disorders: Scoliosis - Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition Questions and Answers About Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases ... Scoliosis - American Academy of Family Physicans (also in Spanish Scoliosis - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Scoliosis - Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, VA Scoliosis - Mayo Clinic ... Scoliosis - American Physical Therapy Association (also in Spanish PDF File of 10 Pages) Scoliosis - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA Scoliosis - Methodist Healthcare System, Houston TX (also in Spanish Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities: A Guide for Patients - Children's Hospital, Boston What Young People and Their Parents Need to Know About Scoliosis - American Physical Therapy Association PDF File of 7 Pages) (also in Spanish Causes Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Laboratory - Johns Hopkins University Diagnosis Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Diagnosis - Virtual Hospital Physicians' Guide to the Diagnosis of Scoliosis - Scoliosis Clinic, University of Utah School of Medicine

102. Understanding Scoliosis | Arthur L. Copes, PhD Understanding scoliosis. The past 40 years have offered only insignificant changes in the understanding and treatment of scoliosis. scoliosis 1979. http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/10/25/03.html

Dynamic Chiropractic December 4, 1992, Volume 10, Issue 25 Printer Friendly Version Email to a Friend Search ChiroWeb! Other MPAmedia Alternative Health Site Links Acupuncture AcupunctureToday.com Massage Therapy MassageToday.com Understanding Scoliosis In this initial article, I will briefly touch upon each known facet of scoliosis, which may enhance the physician's perception of treatment protocol. The most obvious deformity taught in school was the lateral curvature.3 Various methodologies have been utilized in determining the factor of deformity.4 The most universal method of measurement is the Cobb's angle of measurement.5 The Cobb's angle of measurement is lacking in three-dimensional information. With this shortcoming, the treating physician lacks various facts providing a complete comprehension of the severity of the deformity. In the quest to properly treat the lateral deviation, it is essential for the treating physician to understand the articulation of each individual vertebral body and its dysfunctional motion in the curved segment of the scoliotic spinal column.6 The third deformity, which is very misunderstood, is the muscle balances of the scoliotic patient.8 It was once thought that in the concavity of the scoliotic spine, the muscles were very strong; therefore, it was felt that it accentuated the progression of curvature. This theory also displayed that the muscles on the convex side of the spine were stretched and weakened. Recent EMG findings have proven that the convex side displays a stronger, more excitable level of activity, and the concave side displays a more dormant activity level. Studies by Dr. C.S. O'Donnel have also revealed that with proper muscle stimulation, muscles can be rehabilitated.

103. Scoliosis My Story One woman's story of life with scoliosis. http://members.tripod.com/my_back/scoliosis/

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Check out the NEW Hotbot Tell me when this page is updated Support freedom Scoliosis: My Story Hello visitor, and welcome to my pages devoted to the spinal disease known as Scoliosis. :-) If you want to read my story in full, from the first diagnosis up to the present, then start from the Medical History links and work your way down the main page. I've lived with this since the age of 12, and have never put down my experiences on paper, much less online. This is going to be a challenge for me, sharing my story like this, but I do it it in the sincere hope that it will help someone else out there who is living with Scoliosis. Know that you are not alone! Click here for a little bit of inspiration! "Why be average when you can be anything BUT average" Sarah, 13, has idiopathic scoliosis My Medical History 1st surgery June 1985 (Dr. Brown) 2nd surgery Dec. 1987 (Dr. Brown) 3rd surgery Feb. 1997 (Dr. Kostuik) - updated! Life With Scoliosis Depression why can't I be normal?

104. Scoliosis In Children: Keep Kids Healthy A definition of scoliosis, an abnormal curve to the spine, followed by an article and resources. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/scoliosis.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Free Newsletters Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems New! Parenting Tips Symptom Guide Nutrition Immunizations ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews New! Growth Charts Online Forums Vaccine Schedule Baby Names Guide ... Pediatric News Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend scoliosis Main Diseases and Conditions Scoliosis Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine . In most cases, the scoliosis is idiopathic (80% of cases), meaning that it is not known what has caused the curvature to occur. It is not caused by having poor posture or carrying a heavy book bag and in most cases, if detected early, it can be treated and does not cause any permanent problems or disabilities. Related Articles Back to School Survey School Performance Problems ADHD Internet Links About Pediatrics Seven Sleep-Smart Tips for Teens Back to School Center Adolescents are the most common age group to have idiopathic scoliosis, and it usually begins between the ages of 10 and 14. While it occurs about equally in both boys and girls, girls are much more likely to have a progression of the curve that requires treatment. Still, only about 10% of children with scoliosis require corrective treatment (bracing or surgery). The rest (90%) will not require treatment and will have no long lasting effects or symptoms from the curve.

105. ChiroFind.com | Tell Me About Scoliosis What is scoliosis? Everyone s spine has a natural front Tell me about scoliosis What is scoliosis? Everyone s spine has a natural front http://www.chiroweb.com/find/tellmeabout/scoliosis.html

Other MPAmedia Alternative Health Site Links Acupuncture AcupunctureToday.com Massage Therapy MassageToday.com Tell me about... Scoliosis What is scoliosis? Everyone's spine has a natural front-to-back curve that's what produces the normal rounding of the shoulders and the sway of the lower back. However, some people suffer from "Scoliosis" an abnormal curvature of the spine, especially one characterized by a rotational side-to-side deformity. In simple terms, what this means is that the spine is twisted side-to-side, often taking on an "S" shaped appearance and even resembling a corkscrew in some cases. Almost three out of every 100 people have some degree of abnormal spinal curvature, and for some it never becomes a serious problem. But for many others, the curve gets worse over time and can cause considerable pain, frustration, and limitations on normal activities. Severe scoliosis can even complicate breathing and circulation. Who suffers from scoliosis?

106. Osteopenia: Definition, Prevention And Treatment Recommended books for osteoporosis and osteopenia prevention and treatment. May also be helpful for other defective bone conditions such as osteomalacia, rickets, pectus excavatum, pectus carnitum, fractures and scoliosis. http://www.ctds.info/osteopenia.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Osteopenia Top books for prevention and treatment. Includes a definition of what it means compared to osteoporosis. Contents: Osteopenia - Overview Book Reviews Medical Definitions of Osteopenia, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis and Rickets Read my Overview When my doctor pointed out that I was at high risk for osteopenia because of my history of scoliosis and my thin build, I started reading everything I could about osteopenia and osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Out of the many books I looked at that are currently available on the subjects, the books reviewed below are the ones I found the most helpful. In the book Food and Our Bones the author focuses on osteoporosis, but she also also discusses bone health and bone density in general. The book Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis is also intended for people with osteoporosis, but since it covers a variety of bone density treatment factors such as diet, exercise programs, magnesium, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin D and zinc, it should also be valuable reading for people with any bone-related health condition such as osteopenia (a precursor condition to osteoporosis), osteomalacia and rickets.

107. Scoliosis Explores the role of nutrition and exercise treatments for scoliosis. scoliosis Can Exercise and Diet Help? This page has moved to. http://www.mindspring.com/~sandysimmons/scoliosis.html

Scoliosis Can Exercise and Diet Help? This page has moved to http://www.ctds.info/scoliosis.html Please click on the title above to go to the new page. Please remember to update your bookmarks. Please click on the link to go to the new URL. If you have bookmarked this site, please remember to update your bookmarks with the new URL. If you have linked to this page in the past from your web site, please update your link to point to the new page. By linking to my new page, it will help the search engines find my site under its new URL, and your site will avoid having a broken link when this forwarding page is removed in the near future. Thanks! If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health. Hippocrates The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.

108. MDA / Quest 4-1 / Scoliosis Surgery scoliosis SURGERY Setting the Record Straight. by Richard Robinson. Because each is due to muscle weakness, scoliosis and kyphosis often occur in combination. http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q41scoliosis.html

QUEST Current Issue Back Issues Stories by Topic ... Contents of This Issue Volume 4, Number 1, January 1997 SCOLIOSIS SURGERY Setting the Record Straight by Richard Robinson Untitled by Gerald Jean-Pierre, from the MDA Art Collection "I've had a lot of different surgeries for a lot of different problems," says Todd Palkowski of Franklin, Wis. "Not all of them have been successful. But this one works." He's talking about the spinal fusion he underwent almost 20 years ago to correct severe scoliosis. Palkowski, who has spinal muscular atrophy, was 13 at the time. Like many of those with SMA and nearly all of those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, his spinal muscles had become too weak to hold him erect. The surgery, which involved the placement of a pair of metal rods down the length of his spine and the fusion of his vertebrae, has kept him upright and properly seated in his wheelchair. It gave Palkowski the mobility to work full-time as a recreation therapist. Upright posture is normally maintained through the dynamic interaction of many different muscles. By pulling against each other and against the vertebrae, or backbones, they keep the spine from bending under the weight of the upper body. When viewed from the back, the vertebrae line up one on top of the other, allowing weight to be transferred downward to the pelvis. When the muscles responsible for holding the vertebrae in this position weaken, the vertebrae can be pulled out of alignment, a condition known as scoliosis.

109. Scoliosis And Spinal Deformities: A Guide For Patients Health Information for Teens. scoliosis and Spinal Deformities A Guide for Patients. If you swayback. What is scoliosis? Although http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/scoliosis-article.html

Health Information for Teens Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities: A Guide for Patients If you or a member of your family has a spinal deformity you probably have questions and concerns. The doctors and nurses in the Children's Hospital Spinal Deformities Program have prepared this booklet to help answer your questions. In it we describe spinal deformities and explain both non-operative and surgical treatment. Your orthopaedic surgeon and nurse are ready to answer your questions and to help you understand your particular spinal abnormality and treatment. This booklet is not meant to substitute for discussions with the doctor or nurse. No question is too simple to ask. Please write down any additional questions you have and bring them when you come for your next appointment. We welcome your questions. What is the spine? The spine is made up of many individual bones called vertebrae, joined together by muscles and ligaments. Flat, soft intervertebral discs separate and cushion each vertebra from the next. Because the vertebrae are separate, the spine is flexible and can bend. Together the vertebrae, discs, muscles, and ligaments make up the vertebral column or spine. Different regions of the spine are named differently. The cervical spine refers to the neck, the thoracic spine to the chest, and the lumbar and sacral spines to the low back. What are normal spinal curves?

110. HON Mother & Child Glossary, Musculoskeletal Disorders: Scoliosis HON Mother Child Glossary, Musculoskeletal Disorders scoliosis. This condition of sideto-side spinal curves is called scoliosis. http://www.hon.ch/Dossier/MotherChild/child_musculoskeletal/muscoskel_scoliosis.

Introduction Reproduction Pregnancy During Pregnancy ... Glossary A-Z Childhood Illness Bacteria Virus Cancer Gastrointestinal ... Mental Health Musculoskeletal Disorders: Scoliosis Description Every spine has natural curves, which round the shoulders and make the lower back curve slightly inward. However, some people have spines that also curve from side to side. This condition of side-to-side spinal curves is called scoliosis. On an x-ray, the spine looks more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. Some of the bones in a scoliotic spine also may have rotated slightly, making the person's waist or shoulders appear uneven. Scoliosis affects a small percentage of the population, approximately 2%. However, scoliosis runs in families. If someone in a family has scoliosis, the likelihood of a incidence is much higher-approximately 20%. Although only 10% of those with scoliosis will need medical treatment, it's important for growing children to be checked periodically for any change. The vast majority of childhood scoliosis is " idiopathic " meaning its cause is unknown. It usually develops in middle or late childhood, before puberty, and is seen more often in girls than boys. Although scoliosis can occur in children with

111. Scoliosis Support Forums - Powered By VBulletin Discussion board. http://forums.scoliosis-support.com

Scoliosis Support Forums User Name Remember Me? Password Register FAQ Members List Calendar ... Mark Forums Read Welcome to the Scoliosis Support Forums. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Forum Last Post Threads Posts Moderator Diaries and personal Scoliosis stories Diaries and personal stories on scoliosis Diaries of scoliosis patients (1 Viewing) An adult with scoliosis by OneofFive 06:31 PM Robin Chee Personal scoliosis stories Surgery...HELP! by OneofFive 07:12 PM Robin Chee Scoliosis Treatments Discuss various different scoliosis treatments (3 Viewing) Angelman by OneofFive 08:44 PM Robin Chee Bracing treatments - Boston, Charleston, Milwaukee, TLSO etc (3 Viewing) tlso only at night by Ka*y*la Yesterday 11:50 PM Robin Chee Chiropractor treatment (1 Viewing) Can chiropractor help? by OneofFive 05:18 PM Robin Chee Copes treatment Has your experience with...

112. Orthotic Treatment For Idiopathic Scoliosis: Current Concepts Welcome to the IIT scoliosis Homepage! Kevin P. Meade, Ph.D. ORTHOTIC TREATMENT FOR IDIOPATHIC scoliosis CURRENT CONCEPTS. Thomas M. Gavin, CO. http://mmae.iit.edu/scoliosis/backtalk.html

Welcome to the IIT Scoliosis Homepage! As you can see, we are still working on constructing a comprehensive and informative resource for people interested in scoliosis. To start with is a copy of a paper submitted to Backtalk , a periodical published by the Scoliosis Association located in Boca Raton, Florida. We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions. Kevin P. Meade, Ph.D. ORTHOTIC TREATMENT FOR IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS: CURRENT CONCEPTS. Thomas M. Gavin, C.O. President, Director of Clinical Services BioConcepts,inc. Orthotic-Prosthetic Center Burr Ridge, Illinois http://www.pic.net/bioconcepts/ History of Brace Treatment The history of the usage of orthoses (braces) to correct and support deformities in the spines of children is long and respectable. Galen (131-201) who first used the words scoliosis, lordosis [[threesuperior]] and kyphosis used dynamic bracing and an exercise program to treat spinal deformity. Ambroise Pare (1510-1590) wrote extensively on the use of spinal supports and braces. Nicholas Andry (1658-1742) who coined the word orthopaedia pertaining to the straightening of children, reported " If the spine be crooked in the shape of an

113. Www.support4scoliosis.co.uk Aimed at persons, their friends or families living in the United Kingdom who have been diagnosed with scoliosis. An opportunity to have contact with others for friendship and support. http://www.support4scoliosis.co.uk

Home Info on Scoliosis Support Pages Links ... Support Pages Support Forum General This site is aimed at persons, their friends or families who have been diagnosed with Scoliosis the opportunity to meet others to share their experiences and offer some support, aswell as making new friends. If you wish to share your story with others or you are willing to offer help and support to others then please visit the Support Pages and click on the 'Add your support link'. For general questions relating to Scoliosis that you are seeking advice on , please use the Support Forum for such questions. UPDATE: I'm in the process of updating the site (finally), if you come accross any problems that persist then please email me and let me know. Thankyou.

114. Scoliosis scoliosis. What is scoliosis? scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that can often result in an S shape or C shape in the spine. http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/lowback/scoliosis.htm

Search this site Sports Massage Scoliosis What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that can often result in an 'S' shape or 'C' shape in the spine. If someone runs there fingers down the spine either side of the vertibrae they will leave two red lines. It is often easier to see the curving of the spine in these red lines.Scoliosis is often a result of an imbalance in the muscles caused by one sided activities such as throwing or racket sports. Children can develope it through carrying heavey bags on one shoulder all day at school. Reaching up on the tight side and down on the weak side. How can you prevent scoliosis in young people? Avoid carrying heavy bags on one shoulder. Get a rucksack type bag and wear it properly or regularly alternate carrying arms and shoulders. If you are a one sided sports person e.g. Javelin thrower, hurdler or tennis player, at the end of each practice make sure you throw a few times with your wrong arm or hit a few balls with the other arm. Get into the habbit - it will be worth it in the long run. What can the athlete do about it?

115. Scoliosis And Me! Personal home page of how one person was affected by scoliosis, written after an operation. Some useful and practical advice from a personal perspective. http://emeryz.tripod.com

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116. Scoliosis Children S Healthcare Of Atlanta Orthopaedic Conditions scoliosis Treatment Options for scoliosis contributed by Children’s Orthopaedics of Atlanta he scoliosis http://www.choa.org/library/conditions/scoli_treatment.shtml

117. My Diary Of The Scoliosis Op Personal experience of a scoliosis correction operation. http://mysite.freeserve.com/mydiaryofscoliosisop

118. Scoliosis scoliosis. Alternative Names Spinal curvature; Kyphoscoliosis. Definition scoliosis is a lateral (away from the middle) or sideways curvature of the spine. http://lebonheur.adam.com/pages/content.asp?H=001241

119. Scoliosis - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Orthopaedics. scoliosis What is scoliosis? A double major curves that occur on the right and left side. What causes scoliosis? In http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/orthopaedics/scolio.html

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Motion and Gait Analysis Laboratory Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy Orthopedic Clinic ... Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Scoliosis What is scoliosis? A normal spine, when viewed from behind, appears straight. However, a spine affected by scoliosis shows evidence of a lateral, or sideways, curvature, and a rotation of the back bones (vertebrae), giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side. The Scoliosis Research Society defines scoliosis as a curvature of the spine measuring 10 degrees or greater on x-ray. Scoliosis is a type of spinal deformity and should not be confused with poor posture. Four common types of curve patterns seen in scoliosis are: thoracic - 90 percent of the curves occur on the right side. lumbar - 70 percent of the curves occur on the left side. thoracolumbar - 80 percent of the curves occur on the right side. double major - curves that occur on the right and left side. What causes scoliosis? In most (80 to 85 percent) cases, the cause of scoliosis is unknown - a condition called idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis is more common in females than males.

120. Scoliosis What is scoliosis? scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine with rotation of the vertebrae about the vertical axis. http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/ortho/Scoliosis.htm

What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine with rotation of the vertebrae about the vertical axis. Scoliosis can occur in either the upper back (thoracic), lower back (lumbar), or rarely, in the neck (cervical). Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity affecting adolescents 10-16 years of age. Most cases (about 85%) of scoliosis occur during adolescence and are idiopathic (have no known cause). Scoliosis occurs in approximately 2-3% of children between the ages of 10 and 16. Although the cause of idiopathic scoliosis is not known, recent research has focused on genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors leading to the development of scoliosis. Pediatric Orthopaedic Ailments How is Scoliosis Detected? Most curves are initially detected on school scoliosis screening exams or by the child's pediatrician during routine well-child visits. Your child will most likely be referred to a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon who will perform a complete medical history and physical examination. Scoliosis is suspected by noting the presence of various asymmetries of the body in certain positions.The shoulders may be of different heights, and the shoulder blade may be of Scoloisis different heights, and the shoulder blade may be more prominent on one side when compared to the other. In addition, there may be an asymmetry in the waistline, and the head may not be centered directly above the pelvis. On the forward bend test, the physician will look for a thoracic or lumbar asymmetric prominence. Scoliosis is usually not noticeable until the curve is about 20 degrees. The diagnosis is confirmed by measuring the lateral curvature of the spine on an x-ray that is taken of the entire spine. Scoliosis is defined as a curve measuring at least 10 degrees on x-ray.

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