Are there exercises to help treat lateral curvature of the spine in children?
What rehabilitation exercises should a child with slight scoliosis in the thoracolumbar spine perform? ~ grandfather_Bronek
Lateral curvature of the spine is a common problem in children and adolescents, resulting in the risk of degenerative changes in the musculoskeletal system and chronic pain in adulthood.
Outlining a scoliosis management strategy requires, first of all, a careful assessment of the child’s posture. In certain cases, the curvature may be caused by deformations of other parts of the musculoskeletal system, e.g. asymmetry of the length of the lower limbs, joint contractures, defects of the spine or chest. In the case of an apparent cause of scoliosis, it is necessary to consider the possibility of causal treatment, e.g. equalizing the asymmetry of the limb length with an appropriate insert. A thorough medical and physiotherapeutic assessment allows for the selection of an appropriate exercise program, the task of which may be symmetrical strengthening of the muscles stabilizing the body posture or individually selected asymmetric exercises with a corrective meaning. The selection and dosage of these exercises require close cooperation with a physiotherapist and systematic monitoring of the results obtained. In the treatment of more advanced scoliosis, great importance is also attached to breathing exercises and improving the efficiency of the circulatory system.
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