Can Patients Live a Normal Lifestyle with Scoliosis?
Can Patients Live a Normal Lifestyle with Scoliosis?
The short answer is yes, people with scoliosis can live normally. However, it is important to understand the condition and …
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Where Did Scoliosis Bracing Originate?
Where Did Scoliosis Bracing Originate?
Today we know that scoliosis affects approximately 2-4% of adolescents. The treatment of scoliosis has evolved over the years, with …
What Are the Correct Scoliosis X-rays to Request?
What Are the Correct Scoliosis X-rays to Request?
As a health professional, when requesting an X-ray to scan for scoliosis, the correct type of X-ray to request is …
Bracing Interventions Can Help Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis with Surgical Indication: A Systematic Review
Bracing Interventions Can Help Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis with Surgical Indication: A Systematic Review
By Rosemary Marchese – Head of Research and Education, Physiotherapist Background Bracing for adolescents with scoliosis curves between 20 and …
Hyperkyphosis or Poor Posture? Know the Difference
Hyperkyphosis or Poor Posture? Know the Difference
By Rosemary Marchese – Head of Education and Research, Physiotherapist Hyperkyphosis is going to be a buzzword in the coming …
3 Ways Idiopathic Scoliosis Can Impact Adolescents
3 Ways Idiopathic Scoliosis Can Impact Adolescents
By Rosemary Marchese – Head of Education and Research, Physiotherapist Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis are often going to experience …
Are Scoliosis Specific Exercises Useful for Reducing Curve Progression in Adults with Idiopathic Scoliosis?
Are Scoliosis Specific Exercises Useful for Reducing Curve Progression in Adults with Idiopathic Scoliosis?
By Rosemary Marchese – Head of Education and Research, Physiotherapist The prevalence of adults with idiopathic scoliosis is likely …
ScoliCare Opens its First Clinic in the US
ScoliCare Opens its First Clinic in the US
It’s an exciting time at ScoliCare as we have just opened our first clinic in the United States. Based in …
Usain Bolt and Scoliosis
Usain Bolt and Scoliosis
It is hard to believe that the fastest man on earth has scoliosis! Olympian Usain Bolt was born with scoliosis. …
3rd Annual ScoliCare Symposium
3rd Annual ScoliCare Symposium
With less than a month until our Symposium, spots are filling up fast. So now is the time to register. …
Research Review: Lower Back Pain in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Research Review: Lower Back Pain in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
By Ella Bourne – Chiropractor Background Idiopathic Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity in adolescents, with established prevalence 2-3% …
ScoliBalance – Scoliosis Specific Exercise Rehabilitation
ScoliBalance – Scoliosis Specific Exercise Rehabilitation
We’ve long known that specific scoliosis rehabilitation and exercise programs are an essential part of a complete approach to patient …
Tips For Wearing a Brace to School
Tips For Wearing a Brace to School
Ella Bourne, Chiropractor Going to school in a ScoliBrace® can be the most daunting part about getting the brace. …
Research Review: Should Swimming be Used as a Treatment for Scoliosis?
Research Review: Should Swimming be Used as a Treatment for Scoliosis?
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Is it okay for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) to participate in swimming? And, if so, …
Research Review: The Prognosis of Scoliosis Using Patient Specific and Radiological Factors
Research Review: The Prognosis of Scoliosis Using Patient Specific and Radiological Factors
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Background The risk factors for progression of idiopathic scoliosis are an important part of the history for …
Is Scoliosis a Cause of Pain?
Is Scoliosis a Cause of Pain?
It might seem obvious that a curved spine would be painful, right? However doctors and other health professionals are taught …
Travel Tips for Scoliosis Brace Wearers
Travel Tips for Scoliosis Brace Wearers
Long trips can be a little difficult for brace wearers, especially if sitting for hours at a time. Here are …
Who Should I See First About my Scoliosis?
Who Should I See First About my Scoliosis?
A Common Question That Patients Often ask When They Find out That They Have Scoliosis is “Who Should I see …
SOSORT2022 San Sebastian – Next Stop Melbourne 2023
SOSORT2022 San Sebastian – Next Stop Melbourne 2023
This month Dr. Jeb McAviney, Michelle McAviney and Rosemary Marchese from ScoliCare travelled to San Sebastian in Spain for SOSORT’s …
Research Review: Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis Present Too Late for Effective Management with Bracing
Research Review: Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis Present Too Late for Effective Management with Bracing
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Scoliosis treatment with bracing has been shown to be effective at minimising the risk of curve progression …
Lack of In-brace X-rays in Compliant AIS Patients Wearing Full-time TLSO Braces Associates with Failure
Lack of In-brace X-rays in Compliant AIS Patients Wearing Full-time TLSO Braces Associates with Failure
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Background Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who are receiving brace and/or therapy treatment may undergo several X-rays during …
Research Review: The Importance of Co-Management in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Research Review: The Importance of Co-Management in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a complex 3D condition that can impact children at a critical time …
Can School Bags Cause Scoliosis?
Can School Bags Cause Scoliosis?
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist As a clinician working with patients with scoliosis, it was not uncommon to hear particular questions from …
Research Review: Treatment of Infants Using a Scoliosis Brace – Case Study
Research Review: Treatment of Infants Using a Scoliosis Brace – Case Study
Authors: Jeb McAviney and Benjamin Brown Review by: Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Background on Treatment of Infants with Idiopathic Scoliosis …