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Why do ballet dancers have a higher risk of being diagnosed with Scoliosis than others?
Did you know that ballet dancers are 14 times more likely than the general population to be diagnosed with Scoliosis? Only six in every 1000 people will be diagnosed with Scoliosis, so why is this medical condition more prevalent in dancers? There are a couple...
How common is 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. By...
Can exercises help 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...
Special offer for June Scoliosis Awareness Month
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...