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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Kyphosis angle evaluated by video rasterstereography – Relation to X-ray measurements – Hans-Rudolf Weiss
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Professional’s Corner
Click here to download the Patient Co-Management Program PDF Download Evaluation and Management of the Scoliosis Patient. 6CE Credits – Download Day 1 Schedule Seminars for Chiropractors – Call 1-800-434-3955 for NY seminars (California dates call-1510-740-4508 Evaluation and Management of the Scoliosis Patient – 6CE $195 May 2, Saturday 1-7pm – New York Chiropractic College [...]
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Whole Body Vibration Exercise
Although still considered investigational for the use in the treatment of scoliosis, research shows whole body vibration increases the effectiveness of exercise programs. For this reason, we may recommend specific exercises be performed in conjuntion with whole body vibration. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a relatively new method of increasing muscle spindle activation during exercise. [...]
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Scoliosis Neurological Evaluation and Rehabilitation
Dr. Lamantia presenting a report on the importance of vestibular rehabilitation at the 2007 International Conference on Conservative Management for Spinal Deformities at Northeastern University Scoliosis Journal A retrospective study of thirty-six cases of vestibular hypofunction in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis Marc Lamantia , Gary Deutchman, Joe Indelacato and Marianna Raykhman The Scoliosis Care Foundation, [...]
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Where Scoliosis Surgery Fails
While surgery may be necessary in some cases, in many cases it is not. Paul Harrington, known for inventing the surgery that implants metal rods in scoliotic spines, stated in 1963, “metal does not cure the disease” of scoliosis, which is a condition involving much more than the spinal column. Consider these facts: Complications of [...]
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Scoliosis Affects the Entire Body
Scoliosis is generally viewed as a lateral curvature of the spine with an axial twist that causes a distortion of the ribs. Current research shows that ideopathic scoliosis is a multifaceted disease that compromises five of the body’s systems: digestive, hormonal, muscular, osseous (bones), and neurological. Scoliosis affects the entire skeletal system including the spine, [...]
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Why Scoliosis Systems
Scoliosis Questions and Answers? Why is Early Intervention Important? Scoliosis is the result of small genetic faults in symmetrical growth. The earlier intervention is offered the greater the opportunity to reduce the abnormal forces which ultimately exacerbate the abnormal growth pattern seen in scoliosis. Research published in 2006 by Hawes et al agrees earlier intervention [...]
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Boston Brace vs. SpineCor Brace
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the effect of (Rigid) brace treatment on the incidence of surgery. Children’s Research Centre and Orthopaedic Department, Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Dublin, Ireland. caroline.goldberg@ucd.ie STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of outcome in terms of incidence of surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis during a period when bracing was not practiced. OBJECTIVES: To [...]
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Kyphosis
Thoracic Kyphosis is measured by drawing parallel lines through the superior end plate of the first thoracic vertebral body and the inferior end plate of the twelfth thoracic vertebral body. Perpendicular lines to these are then constructed and the resultant angle is measured at their intersection. Normal Measurements These vary according to age and sex [...]
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Raster Stereography Reduces Xray Exposure
Raster Stereography Reduces Xray Exposure A Proven Technology… The Formetric was Invented in the 1980s to periodically evaluate the progress in scoliosis treatment without subjecting the patients to harmful radiations. It is widely used, since 1996, in Germany and other European countries by chiropractors, orthopedic doctors and surgeons, dentists, osteopaths, research medical facilities and universities. [...]
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