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Scoliosis Physiotherapy & Posture Centre
Conservative management of scoliosis
Scoliosis Specific Exercise and Bracing,
pre and post surgical rehabilitation, screening,
for children, teens, and adults.
1335 Carling Ave
Suite 300
Ottawa, ON
Canada K1Z 8N8​
(FREE Parking)
DEFINITION
Multifactorial and a three-dimensional spinal deformity (J. Dubousset)
Scolosis affects 2-4% of teen population and 30% of the adult popoulation.
Every 10th teen diagnosed, will need some type of treatment, scoliosis specific Schroth physiotherapy, full time or part time bracing or spinal fusion or non-fusion surgery.
Diagnosis is usually confirmed by an X-ray.
When a radiograph is viewed from the front or back, normal X-ray would show a straight line. The spine of an individual with scoliosis would show an "S" or a "C" shape.
COBB angle measurment of 10 degrees or more will be diagnosed as Scoliosis.
Angle of trunk rotation (ATR) 5-7 degrees should be monitored closely (every 2-3 months) while a child is still growing.
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