How Exercise Helps Scoliosis

Exercise is a great way to stay healthy and in good shape, and most people are encouraged to exercise frequently to keep their bodies functioning properly. But, is that advice also good for people with scoliosis? While exercise may not be a primary cure for scoliosis,...

Avoid Scoliosis Surgery with Alternative Treatments

For parents who have children with scoliosis, the abnormal curvature of their spine has long caused worry. The truth is that scoliosis can do more than cause a physical deformity; it can also cause health problems and physical back pain and, most importantly, hinder...

Dynamic Gait Index

Description: Developed to assess the likelihood of falling in older adults. Designed to test eight facets of gait. Equipment needed: Box (Shoebox), Cones (2), Stairs, 20’ walkway, 15” wide Completion: Time: 15 minutes Scoring: A four-point ordinal scale, ranging from...

Should I Go Through With Scoliosis Surgery?

Many people who suffer from scoliosis opt for scoliosis surgery because it is a faster, yet more invasive, form of treatment. There are many factors that people consider when making the decision to go under the knife or not. They can range from dealing with pain to...

Is Scoliosis Neurological?

Is Scoliosis Neurological? we believe so. Scoliosis affects about 5 percent of the population and occurs more often in women than men. Scoliosis occurs when the spine of the back forms a C or an S shaped curve. Nine out of ten cases of scoliosis have an unknown cause....