Article: Scoliosis.
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  March 11, 2004 ;     700+ words ... ... one in five teenagers with scoliosis needs to wear a back brace ... the time. Teenagers who had scoliosis about a hundred years ago ... not). Finally, simpler back braces were invented, but they still ... about 20 percent of kids with scoliosis, and most kids only need ...

Article: People with untreated scoliosis: study looked at how they ...
HealthFacts;  April 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... happened to some people who have scoliosis, a lateral curvature of the ... years, the treatments for scoliosis have ranged from back braces to spinal fusion surgery ... screening schoolchildren for scoliosis is currently mandated by law ...

Article: U. Iowa study debunks scoliosis myth
University Wire;  February 6, 2003 ;     609 words ... ... common, and treatment for scoliosis was nearly nonexistent. Many ... their deformities, he said. Scoliosis treatment today includes braces ... curve are often prescribed back braces. Corrective surgery is performed ... Schmelter, who was diagnosed with scoliosis in eighth grade, said she ...

Article: Scoliosis patients find new treatment ; two of the fewer ...
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle;  June 29, 2009 ;     639 words ... ... population, Hess suffers from scoliosis. The abnormal C- or S ... limit her range of motion. Back braces also correct the problem ... Colorado who are certified in the scoliosis treatment. Fewer than 20 ... said she was diagnosed with scoliosis in her late 20s after she ...

Article: Scoliosis
U*X*L Complete Health Resource;      700+ words ...SCOLIOSIS DEFINITION Scoliosis (pronounced SKO-lee-OH-siss) is a side-to-side curvature ... up the spinal column) are twisted. This condition is known as scoliosis. A small degree of curving in the spine does not usually cause ...

Scoliosis.(Sports Medicine Advisor 2002.1)
Clinical Reference Systems;  January 1, 2002 ;     700+ words ...What is scoliosis? Scoliosis means that the spine curves somewhat from side to side rather than ... are called thoracic vertebrae. This is the most common site for scoliosis. The bones in the lower back are called lumbar vertebrae. Scoliosis ...

Scoliosis.(Sports Medicine Advisor 2004.1)
Clinical Reference Systems;  January 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ...What is scoliosis? Scoliosis means that the spine curves from side to side rather than being ... are called thoracic vertebrae. This is the most common site for scoliosis. The bones in the lower back are called lumbar vertebrae. Scoliosis ...