Case Study: Bracing of Adolescent with Idiopathic Scoliosis
Case Study: Bracing of Adolescent with Idiopathic Scoliosis
This month we take you behind the scenes of the treatment story of a 14 year old girl with adolescent … Read more
Research Review: Effects of bracing in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (BrAIST)
Research Review: Effects of bracing in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (BrAIST)
What is the current evidence for bracing adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)? Despite a somewhat controversial past of uncertainty, the … Read more
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Sport: Evidence Update
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Sport: Evidence Update
By Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Is it okay for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) to participate in sport? And, if so, … Read more
ScoliCare Raises Over $1100 for Beyond Blue
ScoliCare Raises Over $1100 for Beyond Blue
ScoliCare recently ran two webinars for healthcare professionals called: 3 Pillars of Scoliosis Case Care Management. Proceeds went to the … Read more
Why ‘Wait and See’ is Not a Treatment Option for Scoliosis
Why ‘Wait and See’ is Not a Treatment Option for Scoliosis
The ‘wait and see’ approach to scoliosis is not a treatment option or healing strategy. Despite growing evidence and international … Read more
Research Review: Progression Risk of Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis During Pubertal Growth
Research Review: Progression Risk of Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis During Pubertal Growth
What is the progression risk for very young children with scoliosis? A child that has Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS) is … Read more
Scoliosis Specific Exercises: Do They Work?
Scoliosis Specific Exercises: Do They Work?
The potential effectiveness of scoliosis specific exercises can at times create much debate. This was particularly evident in the past … Read more
Will My Child’s Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Curve get Worse?
Will My Child’s Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Curve get Worse?
When parents and children receive the news that they have scoliosis, there is always the fear of the condition worsening. … Read more
Above and Beyond Custom Bracing
Above and Beyond Custom Bracing
“Having my painting used for a custom brace is one of the most unusual requests I have ever received. I … Read more
How Do I Know if I Am Getting Better?
How Do I Know if I Am Getting Better?
How do I know if I am getting better? This all depends what we define as “getting better” – in other words … Read more
Are You Cleaning Your Brace Properly ?
Are You Cleaning Your Brace Properly ?
Are you Looking After Your Scoliosis Brace or Kyphosis Brace Properly? Whether you are wearing your brace part-time, or nearly … Read more
Kurt Cobain and Scoliosis
Kurt Cobain and Scoliosis
Kurt Cobain and his Scoliosis Part of our series of famous people who have/had a Scoliosis. Next up is Kurt … Read more
Is Scoliosis Causing you Pain?
Is Scoliosis Causing you Pain?
Is Scoliosis a Cause of Pain? It might seem obvious that a bent or twisted spine would be painful, right! … Read more
Managing Your Child’s Anxiety About Their Scoliosis
Managing Your Child’s Anxiety About Their Scoliosis
As any parent can attest, every child is different and what may be no more than a blip on the … Read more
Pregnancy and Scoliosis
Pregnancy and Scoliosis
As adolescent idiopathic scoliosis ( a three-dimensional spinal deformity arising in healthy children at or around the time of puberty), … Read more