By Rosemary Marchese Scoliosis in adolescents can easily ‘creep up’ on parents and teens. Summer may be the first time …
It is easy for patients and parents of patients to become focused on the Cobb angle as a measure of …
By Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Being diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) can be a ‘big deal’ to a teenager who …
By Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Scoliosis is often thought of as a condition of a young child or teenager. You may …
What was the Article Looking for? This article aimed to provide an overview of practical experience and the scientific evidence …
By Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Being a teenager who has been prescribed a scoliosis brace can be challenging. Teenage life alone …
This month we take you behind the scenes of the treatment story of a 14 year old girl with adolescent …
What is the current evidence for bracing adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)? Despite a somewhat controversial past of uncertainty, the …
By Rosemary Marchese, Physiotherapist Is it okay for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) to participate in sport? And, if so, …
ScoliCare recently ran two webinars for healthcare professionals called: 3 Pillars of Scoliosis Case Care Management. Proceeds went to the …
The ‘wait and see’ approach to scoliosis is not a treatment option or healing strategy. Despite growing evidence and international …
What is the progression risk for very young children with scoliosis? A child that has Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS) is …
The potential effectiveness of scoliosis specific exercises can at times create much debate. This was particularly evident in the past …
When parents and children receive the news that they have scoliosis, there is always the fear of the condition worsening. …
“Having my painting used for a custom brace is one of the most unusual requests I have ever received. I …
How do I know if I am getting better? This all depends what we define as “getting better” – in other words …
Are you Looking After Your Scoliosis Brace or Kyphosis Brace Properly? Whether you are wearing your brace part-time, or nearly …
Kurt Cobain and his Scoliosis Part of our series of famous people who have/had a Scoliosis. Next up is Kurt …
Is Scoliosis a Cause of Pain? It might seem obvious that a bent or twisted spine would be painful, right! …
As any parent can attest, every child is different and what may be no more than a blip on the …
As adolescent idiopathic scoliosis ( a three-dimensional spinal deformity arising in healthy children at or around the time of puberty), …
