1. Scoliosis Phe 404 Fall 2008 Michelle Furlong

2. What is scoliosis? Disorder: Abnormal curve of the spine Girls vs. Boys Hereditary? They are best friends

3. 2 Main Types Kyphosis Lordosis

4. Other Types Functional: curve is because somewhere else in body. Neuromuscular Degenerative

5. Most Common Symptoms Uneven shoulders Off balanced hips Back and hip pain

6. Diagnosis PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS!!! Also, if you have major pain and discomfort in your back and hip area.

7. Treatment 3 Categories: -Observation -Bracing -Surgery

8. Treatment (con’t) ‏ Functional: observation Neuromuscular: try observation and bracing, but surgery mainly Degenerative: observation and surgery Kyphosis and Lordosis: ALL 3 categories

9. Can anyone tell me what they think the main goal for treatment is…

10. Relief for pain.. Physical therapy Massages YOGA

11. Cure? As of right now there is no cure Research is continuing…

12. 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 methods?