Daily Tips to Help Scoliosis Pain
Daily Tips to Help Scoliosis Pain
By Rebecca Phillips – Exercise Physiologist Team Leader Scoliosis can cause pain of varying intensity and frequency for each person. …
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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 and …
Backpack Tips for Maintaining Spine Health in School
Backpack Tips for Maintaining Spine Health in School
As students head back to school, a trusty backpack becomes an essential companion. However, the convenience of carrying books, laptops, …
The Improvement of Trunk Muscle Endurance in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated with ScoliBrace® and the ScoliBalance® Exercise Approach
The Improvement of Trunk Muscle Endurance in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated with ScoliBrace® and the ScoliBalance® Exercise Approach
The impact of scoliosis bracing combined with physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) on trunk muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis …
How Can You Get a Better Night Sleep with Scoliosis?
How Can You Get a Better Night Sleep with Scoliosis?
A good night’s sleep is extremely important but if you have scoliosis, finding the perfect sleeping position can at times …
Rehabilitation for Pre and Post-Surgical Scoliosis
Rehabilitation for Pre and Post-Surgical Scoliosis
By Rose Marchese – Head of Education & Research, Physiotherapist Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are often at risk of …
How Schroth Therapists Globally Vary their Implementation of Schroth Therapy in Treating Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis
How Schroth Therapists Globally Vary their Implementation of Schroth Therapy in Treating Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis
Schroth is a type of physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) prescribed to adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Until recently, no …
Low Back Pain in Adults with Scoliosis Compared to Adults Without Scoliosis: A Systematic Review
Low Back Pain in Adults with Scoliosis Compared to Adults Without Scoliosis: A Systematic Review
Back pain in patients with scoliosis is quite prevalent. It is also possible that patients with scoliosis present with specific …
The Impact of Pregnancy on Women with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Scoping Review
The Impact of Pregnancy on Women with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Scoping Review
By Rose Marchese – Head of Education & Research, Physiotherapist This year’s SOSORT was held in Melbourne and ScoliCare was …
Does Bracing for Adults with Scoliosis Work?
Does Bracing for Adults with Scoliosis Work?
Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Yes, scoliosis exists in adults, but with the ageing population it’s likely to become even more prevalent …
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 …
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% …
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 …