This patient, female, age 14 presented to ScoliCare after being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis by an orthopaedic surgeon … Read more
As students head back to school, a trusty backpack becomes an essential companion. However, the convenience of carrying books, … Read more
The impact of scoliosis bracing combined with physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) on trunk muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic … Read more
A good night’s sleep is extremely important but if you have scoliosis, finding the perfect sleeping position can at … Read more
By Rose Marchese – Head of Education & Research, Physiotherapist Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are often at risk … Read more
Schroth is a type of physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) prescribed to adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Until recently, … Read more
Back pain in patients with scoliosis is quite prevalent. It is also possible that patients with scoliosis present with … Read more
By Rose Marchese – Head of Education & Research, Physiotherapist This year’s SOSORT was held in Melbourne and ScoliCare … Read more
By Rebecca Phillips – Exercise Physiologist Team Leader Scoliosis can cause pain of varying intensity and frequency for each … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Yes, scoliosis exists in adults, but with the ageing population it’s likely to become even more … Read more
As a health professional, when requesting an X-ray to scan for scoliosis, the correct type of X-ray to request … Read more
By Rosemary Marchese – Head of Research and Education, Physiotherapist Background Bracing for adolescents with scoliosis curves between 20 … Read more
By Rosemary Marchese – Head of Education and Research, Physiotherapist Hyperkyphosis is going to be a buzzword in the … Read more
By Rosemary Marchese – Head of Education and Research, Physiotherapist Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis are often going to … Read more
By Rosemary Marchese – Head of Education and Research, Physiotherapist The prevalence of adults with idiopathic scoliosis is … Read more
It is hard to believe that the fastest man on earth has scoliosis! Olympian Usain Bolt was born with … Read more
With less than a month until our Symposium, spots are filling up fast. So now is the time to … Read more
By Ella Bourne – Chiropractor Background Idiopathic Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity in adolescents, with established prevalence … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Is it okay for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) to participate in swimming? And, if … Read more
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Background The risk factors for progression of idiopathic scoliosis are an important part of the history … Read more
It might seem obvious that a curved spine would be painful, right? However doctors and other health professionals are … Read more
Long trips can be a little difficult for brace wearers, especially if sitting for hours at a time. Here … Read more
A Common Question That Patients Often ask When They Find out That They Have Scoliosis is “Who Should I … Read more
This month Dr. Jeb McAviney, Michelle McAviney and Rosemary Marchese from ScoliCare travelled to San Sebastian in Spain for … Read more