Well if we know that our children are predisposed to scoliosis maybe we should automatically include scoliosis prevention in their therapy - like Christy said...strengthen the trunk and stomach muscles?
what do you all think?
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Re: Scoliosis
My daughter is only 19 months old but I have asked our new PT and the Dr. of Physical Medicine and Rehab. to keep an eye on her spine after what I have learned coming on this board. Both PT and Dr. have said that my daughter's spine is slightly curved but she has only been walking for about 3 months. The PT is giving us ideas on how to strengthen her trunk and both are going to keep an eye on it. I am so glad families can share experiences and their individual situations so "new" parents (I still refer to my daughter as a baby!!!) know what to watch for.
Re: Scoliosis
I still put him on a ball belly down and roll him around and put him in front of a mirror so that he has to bring himself up a little to look at himself. Sometimes I use toys instead of the mirror. Works great when he is in the mood. Any other ideas that I can use?
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Re: Scoliosis
My daughter Tess was just 2 yrs. old when she was dianosed with a 15 degree scoliosis curve. She is now 8 and has improved. Way back then the bpi specialists didn't link the injury and scoliosis but they do now. We have her checked annually.
Re: Scoliosis
our OT spotted it, we had it checked with an Ortho and started strength training on the trunk/abdomen. Last review had it pretty much corrected but the dr said we would have to keep a check on it for a long time to come.