What causes Idiopathic Scoliosis? By Rosemary Marchese Knowledge of the causes of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (JIS) and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) are still be acquired through research. Based on all the current opinions we can assume that it has a multifactorial origin. Some of the potential causes or influences of scoliosis may include: Asymmetrical structure
An introduction to Idiopathic Scoliosis By Rosemary Marchese Scoliosis is a general term whereby there is a change in the shape and position of the spine, thorax and trunk. Galen first defined scoliosis by meaning an abnormal lateral spinal curvature. Structural scoliosis, or just scoliosis, is considered to be different to functional scoliosis. The diagnosis
Rosemary Marchese – Physiotherapist and Certified Schroth Physiotherapist for Scoliosis Back pain can be caused by one or more of a large number of factors. Risk factors for back pain can be different even between two family members. What we do know is that once you have had back pain once, you are more likely to
Calcium, vitamin D and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)- do calcium and vitamin D levels predict curve progression in AIS? Rosemary Marchese – Physiotherapist, Certified Schroth Physiotherapist (C2) Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is associated with low bone mass. The therapeutic effect and its determinants of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in improving bone strength and preventing curve progression in