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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 scoliosis … Read more

Summer Scoliosis Check Up

Summer Scoliosis Check Up

By Dr. Anthony Pivonka D.C. – Head Scoliosis Clinician, ScoliCare East Phoenix Arizona   Summer is the perfect time to … Read more

What is Causing my Scoliosis?

What is Causing my Scoliosis?

By Dr. Anthony Pivonka D.C. – Head Scoliosis Clinician, ScoliCare East Phoenix Arizona   The Underlying Factors You Need to … Read more

Scoliosis Braces: Are They All The Same And Do They Work?

Scoliosis Braces: Are They All The Same And Do They Work?

By Dr. Anthony Pivonka D.C. – Head Scoliosis Clinician, ScoliCare East Phoenix Arizona Braces for scoliosis have been available on … 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, teenager, … 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 these … 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. While … 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 and … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

Scoliosis Awareness Month – Why Does it Matter?

Scoliosis Awareness Month – Why Does it Matter?

Scoliosis Awareness Month – Why Does it Matter? Scoliosis is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.  It’s likely … Read more

Presentations at SOSORT/SpineWeek 2023

Presentations at SOSORT/SpineWeek 2023

For the first time SOSORT will be part of Spineweek – a joint meeting of spine societies from all around … Read more

Health Professionals and ScoliCare Working Together

Health Professionals and ScoliCare Working Together

Scoliosis and hyperkyphosis are complex conditions that can present significant challenges for healthcare providers. With progressive and degenerative cases, it’s … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more