Scoliosis Resources
What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a condition causing a sideways curve of the spine. Curves are often S- or C-shaped. In most people, there is no known cause for this curve.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is diagnosed in children between the ages of 10 and 18. This condition is characterized by a lateral (side to side) curvature of the spine with a Cobb angle of 10 degrees or more. It is the most common type of idiopathic scoliosis, accounting for approximately 80% of all pediatric cases.
Source: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
External Websites
- Align Scoliosis Foundation
Provides children and families access to the highest quality of conservative treatment of scoliosis. - Align Clinic
Cutting edge scoliosis bracing known as the WCR (Wood Cheneau Rigo) Brace, a scoliosis brace designed by Grant Wood and developed in collaboration with Dr. Rigo and Dr. Cheneau. - Almonte Physical Therapy
Schroth therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy for scoliosis. - The Children's Scoliosis Foundation
A list of 3rd party resources, patient meetings, nonprofits, and journals - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Scoliosis in children and teens: research & resources. - Align Clinic: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Cheneau type brace using the Rigo Classification of scoliosis and brace design with the WCR brace. - Straight Talk Scoliosis: Key Studies
Physical Therapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) Studies. - Curvy Girls
International scoliosis peer support for girls. - High Risk of Mismatch Between Sanders and Risser Staging in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Are We Guiding Treatment Using the Wrong Classification?
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