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Staying Consistent in the Summer

Staying Consistent in the Summer

Let’s be honest, summer can throw off your usual rhythm. The days are longer, routines get looser, and between … Read more

Red Flags and Game Plans: Spotting Non-Surgical Risks in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

Red Flags and Game Plans: Spotting Non-Surgical Risks in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) often comes to a healthcare professional’s attention when a patient or parent notices postural changes, … Read more

Your Scoliosis Support Network: Building a Team Around You

Your Scoliosis Support Network: Building a Team Around You

Living with scoliosis can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating your treatment options or learning about how scoliosis … Read more

Cobb Angle is Not the Most Important Consideration with Adult Scoliosis

Cobb Angle is Not the Most Important Consideration with Adult Scoliosis

When discussing scoliosis, the Cobb angle often takes center stage as the primary metric for assessing the severity of … Read more

Adult Scoliosis May Increase the Risk of Falls in Older Patients

Adult Scoliosis May Increase the Risk of Falls in Older Patients

Scoliosis in adults is often more complex than in adolescents, due to the interplay of spinal deformity with age-related … Read more

Did You Know Scoliosis Can Start Around Menopause?

Did You Know Scoliosis Can Start Around Menopause?

When people think of scoliosis, they often imagine it as a condition that develops during adolescence. While it is … Read more

Scoliosis and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Scoliosis and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

If you have scoliosis, you may wonder how it could affect pregnancy or how pregnancy might impact your spine. … Read more

5 Ways to Stay on Track with Your ScoliBalance Over the Holiday Period

5 Ways to Stay on Track with Your ScoliBalance Over the Holiday Period

The holidays can be an exciting time filled with family gatherings, festive activities, and travel. But for those managing … Read more

Fashion Tips: Embrace Your Style with Confidence While Wearing a ScoliBrace

Fashion Tips: Embrace Your Style with Confidence While Wearing a ScoliBrace

Wearing a scoliosis brace is an important step in your journey, and it doesn’t mean sacrificing your personal style. … Read more

Hyperkyphosis in Adolescents: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Hyperkyphosis in Adolescents: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

While scoliosis is quite widely known, the term hyperkyphosis is less familiar. If you’re just starting to learn about … Read more

Understanding Scoliosis Surgery

Understanding Scoliosis Surgery

Receiving a scoliosis diagnosis often brings a flood of questions and concerns about the future. How did this happen? … Read more

Interview with ScoliCare Patient - Now Live

From School Gymnastics to Olympic Dreams: An Interview with Saskia Broedelet

From School Gymnastics to Olympic Dreams: An Interview with Saskia Broedelet

ScoliCare Clinical Director, Dr. Juan Du Plessis, recently had the pleasure of interviewing Saskia Broedelet, a rhythmic gymnast poised … Read more

Overcoming Scoliosis: An Olympian’s Inspiring Journey to Success – Exclusive Interview Coming Soon

Overcoming Scoliosis: An Olympian’s Inspiring Journey to Success – Exclusive Interview Coming Soon

As we approach the excitement of the upcoming Olympics in Paris, we are reminded that the journey to greatness … Read more

Adult Scoliosis Symptoms

Understanding Scoliosis in Adults

Understanding Scoliosis in Adults

Receiving a scoliosis diagnosis as an adult can be daunting. Many people wonder how it happened, what the future … Read more

Comprehensive Management: Employing a variety of treatment options, such as custom bracing, scoliosis-specific rehabilitation therapy or surgery if necessary.

What is Patient Centered Scoliosis Treatment?

What is Patient Centered Scoliosis Treatment?

In recent years, patient-centered care has revolutionized the approach to scoliosis treatment by focusing on the unique needs, preferences … Read more

Family support during a scoliosis diagnosis

A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children with Scoliosis

A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children with Scoliosis

The journey through scoliosis can be overwhelming for many parents. Each step presents unique challenges and uncertainties, from the … Read more

Scoliosis misconceptions can cause fear, and delay diagnosis and treatment

Dispelling Misconceptions About Scoliosis

Dispelling Misconceptions About Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition that is often surrounded by misconceptions and myths. This can lead to unnecessary worries and … Read more

Endurance

Does Trunk Muscle Endurance Worsen With Bracing in AIS?

Does Trunk Muscle Endurance Worsen With Bracing in AIS?

Important new research has been published recently on trunk muscle endurance in relation to ScoliBrace® and ScoliBalance®. The paper … Read more

Sciatica Pain

Understanding the Correlation Between Scoliosis and Sciatica

Understanding the Correlation Between Scoliosis and Sciatica

Scoliosis and sciatica are two distinct yet interconnected conditions that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. While … Read more

Jeb SOSORT Board Member

ScoliCare Announcement: Dr. Jeb McAviney Joins SOSORT Board!

ScoliCare Announcement: Dr. Jeb McAviney Joins SOSORT Board!

We are thrilled to announce that ScoliCare CEO, Dr. Jeb McAviney has been voted onto the board of the … Read more

Tips For Sleeping in a Scoliosis Brace

Tips For Sleeping in a Scoliosis Brace

Wearing a scoliosis brace, especially when it comes to sleeping comfortably, can be an adjustment. Whether you’re a preteen, … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide on the Relationship Between Scoliosis and Height

A Comprehensive Guide on the Relationship Between Scoliosis and Height

Scoliosis, a condition characterised by an abnormal curvature of the spine, is often associated with various physical manifestations. Among … Read more

Neuromuscular Scoliosis: An Overview

Neuromuscular Scoliosis: An Overview

Understanding Neuromuscular Scoliosis Scoliosis, a condition characterised by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects millions of people worldwide. … Read more

Case Study: Effectiveness of ScoliBalance and ScoliBrace in an Adolescent with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Case Study: Effectiveness of ScoliBalance and ScoliBrace in an Adolescent with Idiopathic Scoliosis

This patient, female, age 14 presented to ScoliCare after being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis by an orthopaedic surgeon … Read more