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Understanding Neuromuscular Scoliosis Scoliosis, a condition characterised by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects millions of people worldwide. While idiopathic scoliosis, a scoliosis with no known cause, is the most common form, there are various other types, each with unique underlying factors. One such type is neuromuscular scoliosis and it is closely associated with … Read more
Bondi Beach is one of Sydney, Australia’s busiest and most famous beaches. What many of the swimmers and surfers don’t know is that Nelly swims underneath them! Nelly, the 2 metre male grey nurse shark, is a regular at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. Nelly has been lurking underneath unsuspecting surfers and swimmers for years, hunting … Read more
This patient, female, age 14 presented to ScoliCare after being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis by an orthopaedic surgeon and had been undergoing physiotherapy to manage pain in her lower back and shoulder blade area. At the time of her orthopaedic consult, she was told that only surgery would help her curve. Her PA X-ray … Read more
As students head back to school, a trusty backpack becomes an essential companion. However, the convenience of carrying books, laptops, and supplies on your back comes with a responsibility to prioritise spine health, especially those with scoliosis or hyperkyphosis. Improper backpack usage can lead to discomfort, pain, and potential long-term issues. In this blog, we’ll … Read more
The impact of scoliosis bracing combined with physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) on trunk muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis has previously been unknown. ScoliCare Head of Education and Research, Rose Marchese, Senior Scoliosis Clinician, Dr. Juan Du Plessis, Dr. Tamara Pooke and CEO Dr. Jeb McAviney completed a retrospective study of trunk muscle endurance … Read more
Jacob is a Scoliosis Rehabilitation Provider who looks after patients in our ScoliCare Sydney South Clinic. What attracted you to your role at ScoliCare? I was attracted to the role at ScoliCare because of my developing interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation coming out of my Master’s degree. I found that the role of a Scoliosis Rehabilitation … Read more
A good night’s sleep is extremely important but if you have scoliosis, finding the perfect sleeping position can at times be a little difficult. Whether you wear a brace or not, your scoliosis may be preventing you from having a peaceful night sleep and a few changes may help make the world of difference! Sleeping … Read more
This month we introduce our ScoliCare Adelaide Rehabilitation Provider, Sarah Sinor. We spoke to Sarah about the intensive training pathway provided at ScoliCare and why she is so passionate about dedicating her career to scoliosis rehabilitation. Describe the Training and Education Involved in Becoming a Scoliosis Rehabilitation Provider at ScoliCare. I arrived into the field … Read more
Louise Ings is one of ScoliCare’s Exercise Physiologists and works with scoliosis patients every day. Describe the Types of Scoliosis Patients you see in Your Clinic. A large portion of my patients are adolescents who have very recently been diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, usually after a sudden growth spurt. Of the older adults I do … Read more
Describe the Types of Scoliosis Patients you see in Your Clinic. In the clinic, I see scoliosis patients of all ages for rehabilitation, from as young as 7-8 years old, right through to adults and older adults. Most of these patients have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis or adult degenerative scoliosis. I also have some patients that … Read more