Scoliosis

Phe 404

Fall 2008

Michelle Furlong

What is scoliosis?

•Disorder: Abnormal curve of the spine

•Girls vs. Boys

•Hereditary?

They are best friends

2 Main Types Kyphosis

Lordosis

Other Types•Functional: curve is because

somewhere else in body.

•Neuromuscular

•Degenerative

Most Common Symptoms

•Uneven shoulders

•Off balanced hips

•Back and hip pain

Diagnosis PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS!!!

Also, if you have major pain and discomfort in your back and hip area.

Treatment3 Categories: -Observation -Bracing -Surgery

Treatment (con’t)• Functional: observation

• Neuromuscular: try observation and bracing, but surgery mainly

• Degenerative: observation and surgery

• Kyphosis and Lordosis: ALL 3 categories

Can anyone tell me what they think the main goal for treatment is…

Relief for pain..•Physical therapy

•Massages

•YOGA

Cure?

As of right now there is no cure

Research is continuing…

REVIEW TIME•What is scoliosis?•What are the 2 main types?•What are the 3 treatment

categories?•What is the main goal for

treatment?•What are some relief methods?