Scoliosis and exercise Advantage Volleyball（脊柱侧凸和排球运动的优势）.pdf

SCOLIOSIS AND Victor Foo EXERCISE WHAT IS SCOLIOSIS?  Defined by one or more lateral curvatures in the spine 10 °  Spine appears as an “S” or “?” shaped curve rather than a straight line when viewed from the back  Potential Signs of Scoliosis:  Uneven shoulders  One shoulder blade appears higher than the other  Uneven waist  One hip higher than the other  Ribs bulge out on one side STRUCTURAL SCOLIOSIS  Fixed curve in the spine  Lumbar, thoracic, or thoracolumbar  Usually mild and needs no treatment  Causes:  Most cases develop in children age 9- 14 during their growth spurt in puberty  But also:  Idiopathic  Neuromuscular  Eg muscular dystrophy, polio, cerebral palsy, neurofibromatosis  Osteopathic  Congenital NON-STRUCTURAL AKA FUNCTIONAL SCOLIOSIS  Spine is structurally normal  Postural response to an underlying condition  Curve is temporary  Adam’s Forward Bend Test  Curve goes away when the client bends over  Causes  Difference in leg length  Muscle imbalance/habit  Muscle spasm  Inflammatory condition  Can be treated by correcting the unde