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How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Child With Scoliosis
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Fortunately, physical therapy can help treat scoliosis so it does not become disabling - and in many cases, patients may not even notice it anymore.
Institute of Illinois, a common form of treatment we use is the Schroth Method, which consists of back bracing. Bracing is common for moderate scoliosis, and it can help your child avoid the need for an invasive surgery. A severe case, or one which is treated after most of the child’s growing has occurred, may call for surgery. However, our goal is to treat the condition before it gets to that point. In mild cases, physical therapy scoliosis exercise (PSSE) is generally enough to treat the condition. These targeted exercises help in preventing curve progression and improving the child’s overall quality of life. Physical therapy scoliosis exercise can also help augment the more aggressive treatments for moderate and severe cases of scoliosis. Is your child living with scoliosis? Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois can help. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get started on the first steps of your child’s treatment plan.
How do I know if my child has scoliosis? In general, a lack of alignment in the upper body may indicate that a child has scoliosis. Specifically, if one hip and/or shoulder looks higher than the other, or if one shoulder blade seems to be more easily discernible than the other, scoliosis may be the culprit. In more advanced cases, back pain, a pronounced curve in the spine, or ribs that stick out noticeably on one side, can be an indicator that your child has developed scoliosis. Difficulty breathing can also be a symptom of scoliosis, as the ribs can press against one or both lungs. How is scoliosis treated? Children with moderate and severe cases of scoliosis will probably need more intervention than physical therapy alone. At Physical Therapy
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