ScoliosisWhat is scoliosis?2 Main TypesOther TypesMost Common SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentTreatment (con’t)‏Slide 9Relief for pain..Cure?REVIEW TIMESlide 13ScoliosisPhe 404Fall 2008Michelle FurlongWhat is scoliosis?•Disorder: Abnormal curve of the spine•Girls vs. Boys•Hereditary?They are best friends2 Main Types Kyphosis LordosisOther Types•Functional: curve is because somewhere else in body.•Neuromuscular•DegenerativeMost Common Symptoms•Uneven shoulders•Off balanced hips•Back and hip painDiagnosis PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS!!! Also, if you have major pain and discomfort in your back and hip area.Treatment3 Categories: -Observation -Bracing -SurgeryTreatment (con’t)•Functional: observation•Neuromuscular: try observation and bracing, but surgery mainly•Degenerative: observation and surgery•Kyphosis and Lordosis: ALL 3 categoriesCan anyone tell me what they think the main goal for treatment is…Relief for pain..•Physical therapy•Massages•YOGACure?As of right now there is no cureResearch is continuing…REVIEW TIME•What is scoliosis?•What are the 2 main types?•What are the 3 treatment categories?•What is the main goal for treatment?•What are some relief