Scoliosis, Postural/Biomechanical Imbalance Screening …
What is Scoliosis …
Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine … Vertebral column cannot bend laterally without also rotating … Lateral flexion and rotation!!
Change in the shape of the vertebrae that typically occurs during the pre-pubertal growth spurts in adolescence.
Emphasis placed on diagnosing (functional) postural defects and (structural) deformities.
Most cases involve Thoracic Vertebrae.
More in girls than boys.
Many different opinions exist about the treatment of Scoliosis …
There are Many Other Postural Issues …
Known Causes …
Congenital or Acquired.
Disease or Injury.
Bony structures.
Neuromuscular problems.
Impairment in extremities (Leg length, even vision and hearing).
Other Causes …
Faulty Postural Habits (Asymmetrical Sports).
Puberty (Girls rapid growth is between 9 and 15).
Heavy School bags.
Competitive sport.
Patella-femoral problems.
Overuse injuries.
Growth plate injuries.
Muscle imbalance resulting from disease.
Improper exercise and support.
Overall posture to plumb line.
Points of compensation.
School Project …
Scoliosis, Postural/Biomechanical Imbalance Screening Project run by G.J. Sports Science cc and DIERS SA Pty Ltd … starting January 2019.
Aim to set up an Annual Scoliosis Screening at Schools (NOT LIMITED to Scoliosis, other Postural/Biomechanical Imbalances as well).
This screening method is painless, quick, and provides detailed objective information regarding the health of the Spine and Pelvis.
Picking up these imbalances early is vital for many conditions = Prevention.
