HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY TREAT SCOLIOSIS?
Your physical therapist can help you retrain your body to function more effectively with your particular alignment issues. In addition, physical therapy for scoliosis increases your range of motion, as well as builds strength in parts of your body which have been weakened through misalignment. PT is also useful for scoliosis patients who have muscles and joints which have stiffened over time. Through manual therapy, your physical therapist will ease this tension, while redirecting movement. Electric stimulation, ice and heat applications can also be beneficial for back pain and stiffness issues. It’s never too late to begin scoliosis physical therapy. A physical therapist will be able to assess the severity of your condition and create a treatment plan tailored to your goals and needs. WHAT IF MY CHILD SUFFERS FROM SCOLIOSIS? Children with moderate and severe cases of scoliosis will probably need more intervention than physical therapy alone. Bracing is common for moderate scoliosis. A severe case -- or one which is treated after most growing has occurred– may call for surgery. In mild cases, however, physical therapy may be enough. PT can additionally augment more aggressive treatment for moderate and severe cases.
If your child is living with scoliosis, or you are suspicious of it, don’t hesitate to contact our office today. At your child’s initial appointment, a comprehensive exam will be conducted to determine the diagnosis of the condition and determine the best possible course of treatment for your child. At Eastside Sports Rehab, our dedicated physical therapists can help your child retrain his or her body to function more effectively with the particular alignment issues at hand. Physical therapy for scoliosis will also help to increase your child’s range of motion, in addition to building strength in the parts of the body that may have been weakened through misalignment. Are you or your child living with scoliosis? Eastside Sports Rehab can help! Call 425.576.8180 to schedule your consultation and get started on the first steps of your treatment plan! Sources http://www.moveforwardpt.com/symptomsconditionsdetail.aspx?cid=44c972bb-9690-4505-99f2-0a4c6d1a41a4 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scoliosis/home/ovc-20193685 How can I get my child started with treatments?
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Perform This Exercise To Help With Scoliosis
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PELVIC TILT Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Thrust your hips upward, keeping your core tight and back flat on the floor. Hold the raised position for 5 seconds, breathing steadily. Return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times.
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