1. Scoliosis Case Study
Emily Gavlick

2. Description of Individual14
Female
5’4”, 112 lbs.  BMI = 19.2
Injuries: scoliosis w/ neck, back, and left LE pain and limited ROM on left side
Exercise History: does not have a RT program; runs track (meets aerobic ACSM requirements) w/ some stretching
Activity Preferences: willing to try RT; prefers running outside to a treadmill

3. Description of Individual
Obstacles: current pain limits exercise time; has pain with standing for >45 min
Goals: decrease pain, increase stability to back per RT, increase flexibility (left)
Time Constraints: school, church
Social Support: parents willing to help
Misc: has access to gym at school

4. What is Scoliosis? Lateral curvature of the spine Cause:
functional (b/c of another problem)
neuromuscular (birth defects, cerebral palsy)

5. What is Scoliosis? 30% of Americans have some severity Risk factors:
Medical condition
Age: adolescent form is most common
Gender: 66% of those diagnosed are women
(progresses enough to need treatment)
Genetic factors: hereditary
Rhythmic Gymnastics: 10% more likely

6. What is Scoliosis?
Treatment Options:
Bracing
Physical Therapy
Surgery

7. Exercise Prescription
Aerobic:
Runs every weekday with track team
Resistance: Should go to the gym at her school twice a week, focusing on these exercises:
Machines(60% of 1RM): back extension, seated rows, lat pulls, leg extension / flexion
Other: squats, lunges, straight leg lifts

8. Exercise Prescription
Flexibility: focus on left side, 3 times per week, static stretching, focus on these areas
Neck (flexion, extension, lat. flexion, rotation)
Back (same as neck)
LEs (groin, iliotibial band [ITB], tensor fasciae latae [TFL] )