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SCOLIOSIS
SCOLIOSIS
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
Thoracic
Lumbar
Thaoracolumbar
CAUSES!
Birth Defects
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Uneven shoulders
Curve in spine
Uneven hips
SIGNS &
Erector
muscles
SYMPTOMS
Trapezius muscles
Forward
bend test
sternocleidomastoid
Quadratus lumborum
Serratus muscles
Scolimeter
Levator scapulae
Rhomboid muscles
Unbalanced Muscles
Shortening of the quadratus lumborum on the convex side, and a shortening of Levator Scapulae, Sternocleidomastoid, Serratus, Erector and Trapezius muscles on the contralateral side.
Effects
damaging the heart and lungs due to the stiffness or deformity of the ribs
Risk Factors
- Age
- Gender
- Family History
girls have a much
higher risk
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- rebalance muscles
- improve flexibility
prevention
Exercise the back muscles
Acquire proper vitamins and minerals
Thank You...
Body balancing stretches
Core stability exercises
Improve spine alignment
Avoid activities that require overexertion on only 1 side of the body
How Scoliosis is Treated
Surgery
Bracing
Observation
Severe curves 45
20 Moderate Curves 45
Mild curves 20
- Curving in the spinal cord away from center
- Uneven shoulder or hips
- "S" shape
- Back pain
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
Improve your posture.
Focus on sitting up straight and walking with your head up and your shoulders back.