Scoliosis

Question 1

If an individual has R scoliosis what would their spine look like?

Answer 1

Convexity names the curve
-Right convex:
Shldr elevated
Scapula prominent
Spinous body toward convex rotational deformity on convex side- rib hump
Muscles on R side are stretched and the intervention is to strengthen
The longer leg is also on the convex side

Question 2

With R scoliosis what would the L side look like?

Answer 2

This would be the concave side.
-spinous process toward concave side
-Muscles tight and intervention is to stretch
-Compression of the lungs (restrictive)
-Elevated hip on concave side (short leg)

Question 3

What is the normal curvature of the spine?

Answer 3

Less than 10 degrees of deviation

Question 4

What is MILD scoliosis?

Answer 4

10-20 degrees of curvature

Question 5

What is MODERATE scoliosis?

Answer 5

20-40 degrees

Question 6

What is SEVERE scoliosis?

Answer 6

Greater than 50 degrees

Question 7

What is the treatment of spinal disorders in pediatrics?

Answer 7

-Stabilization of the curves
-Mobilization of stiff body areas
-Improve postural awareness and alignment
-Teach ADL’s and ergonomics
-Increase muscle strength and endurance
-Pain reduction
-Improve cardio-pulmonary function
-**Restore normal mvmnt patterns and spinal coupling