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If scoliosis is detected early enough there is greater scope for treatment.
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If scoliosis is detected early enough there is greater scope for treatment.
Call us today to book your assessment.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that appears in late childhood or adolescence. Instead of growing straight, the spine develops a side-to-side curvature, usually in an elongated “S” or “C” shape; the bones of the spine are also slightly twisted or rotated.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis presents between the ages of 11 and 17 years of age.
Girls are six times more likely than boys to be diagnosed with it . Ballerinas, competitive swimmers and gymnasts have a higher risk of developing scoliosis. If you have a family history of scoliosis your chances of developing it are six percent. These chances rise to 34 percent if you have a twin with scoliosis, and 74 percent if you have an identical twin with scoliosis.
Research tells us that scoliosis is present in all age groups. 0.5% of children under the age of 5 have scoliosis and 2-4% of adolescents have it. In the working population the incidence is around 9%, and >30% of people over the age of 65 will have scoliosis.
Staying fit and healthy is always a priority for scoliosis patients. However, there is little evidence that general physiotherapy or core-based exercise programs change the course of a scoliosis curve. Scoliosis specific exercise programs such as SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) and SHROTH have many years of scientific evidence behind them.
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. During the month of June we will be offering FREE 15 minute scoliosis screenings. Concerned that your child may have an undetected spinal curvature? June is the perfect month to take advantage of this offer and get a professional opinion. Call us on 5500 6311 to schedule a screening.