tHe BiZaRrE wOrLd oF sCoLiOsIs Historical Treatment of Scoliosis The existence of scoliosis probably predates the existence of man. There is a long history of its presentation from King Tutankhamun to Hippocrates. Because of this there is a vast and fascinating history of the both the condition and its treatment. Interestingly, many of the bygone forms of … Read more
Much of the research on scoliosis surgery in adolescents seeks to outline any risk factors that may result in failure. With Adult Scoliosis the goals of surgery become different: decompression of stenosis, restoring spinal balance, and improving deformity, pain and disability. Adult Scoliosis surgery is accompanied by high rates of major complications (28-54%), readmission (11-20%), … Read more
Giuliana Rancic – Entertainment Journalist Giuliana Rancic is a entertainment television journalist most known for her work on The E! network. In her new memoir, Going Off Script, Rancic reveals she was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 13. Guiliana received spinal corrective surgery at the age of 21 which left her with a … Read more
NEW Study Seeks Connection Between Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and Puberty Scoliosis in teenagers is one of the most frequent forms of postural distortion and it occurs predominately in pubescent girls. The authors theorize that because of this, one of the many factors that may contribute to the expression of AIS must involve a significant deficiency of … Read more
Will you pass scoliosis onto your children? Genetic Breakthrough for Idiopathic Scoliosis– What Impact (if any) Will it Have? An international France-Canada research team announced their discovery of the first gene causing scoliosis occurring in families. “To date, many genes have been suspected of causing scoliosis amongst different populations, but the gene that causes the … Read more
Can Custom Foot Orthotics or “Scoliosis Insoles” Reverse Scoliosis? “Orthotics”, “foot orthoses”, “orthotic devices” or “biomechanical orthotic devices” are prescribed, custom-made devices that alter the motion and change the pressure on the weight-bearing surface of your foot. They allow for normal motion but limit abnormal motion. They can be prescribed to help correct problems such … Read more
School Screening for Scoliosis Valuable or a HUGE waste of resources? If scoliosis screening in school is ineffective, unreliable, has no real impact on the treatment or ultimate patient outcomes…. why are over half our states still wasting time and money to continue to pretend it has value? Or…. Are there effective early stage treatment … Read more
**WARNING** These videos are intended to be a supplemental resource for patients who have already been assessed and received assigned exercises to perform at Strauss Scoliosis Correction. Each patient is prescribed an individualized program of exercises depending on a patient’s specific scoliosis curve type and size, degree of spinal flexibility, patient balance and coordination, and … Read more
Can Inversion Tables be used for Adult Scoliosis Treatment? Inversion therapy is often marketed as an alternative treatment for adult scoliosis. Inversion therapy involves being upside down or at an inverted angle to take gravitational pressure off the nerve roots and disks of the spine and increases the space between vertebrae for therapeutic benefits. The … Read more
Nutrition is definitely an environmental influence on idiopathic scoliosis, but its exact role and impact are not completely understood. The genetic weakness that predisposes a person to scoliosis can be activated or “turned on” by something. That “something” ranges from a trauma, postural stress (e.g. heavy book bags), exposure to specific types of bacteria, or … Read more
History of the Scoliosis Traction Chair The Scoliosis Traction Chair (STC) was developed by the CLEAR Institute to be the ultimate tool to address and rehabilitate the scoliotic spine. The very first scoliosis chairs were modified school chairs customized by hand for each patient. The armrests were built up with foam blocks affixed with duct … Read more
People have different ways of coping or embracing their scoliosis. While some may focus on wearing clothing to disguise scoliosis, others choose to put theirs on display. There appears to be a trend of individuals with scoliosis getting tattooed to celebrate their unique physique or commemorate a challenging experience they suffered as a result of it. … Read more