How we can help
Our team treat a variety of postural conditions of the spine and ribcage in all ages.
Including: scoliosis, hyper-kyphosis, hyper-lordosis and pectus variations
Postural conditions can be congenital (caused by a spinal malformation at birth), idiopathic (caused by asymmetrical/abnormal bone growth), neuromuscular (caused by a condition) syndromic (connective tissue/ hyper-mobility) and can also onset or progress as an adult (degenerative).
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It is important to see a qualified health professional to ascertain the type of postural conditions you may have and the best treatment.
The main goals/indications for the
treatment of structural postural conditions include:
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Prevent curve progression throughout growth and adulthood
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Improve/ maintain best possible quality of life
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Improve/ maintain best possible psychological well - being
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Prevent or treat spinal pain syndromes
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Improve/ maintain respiratory function
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Improve aesthetics
The Guidelines for Treatment of Scoliosis in Children and Teens
Treatment is determined based on curve magnitude, probability of curve progression or known curve progression and skeletal and sexual maturity.
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Kids
10 -15 degrees - Exercises & monitoring
16 - 20 degrees - Part time/night bracing
> 20 degrees - Full time bracing
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Teens
10 -15 degrees - Exercises & monitoring
16 - 20 degrees - Exercises, part time bracing & monitoring
> 20 degrees - Exercises, full time bracing
> 50 degrees - Surgical referral, sometimes bracing
The Guidelines for Treatment of Kyphosis in Children and Teens
50 - 64 degrees - Exercises & monitoring
65 - 79 degrees - Exercises, full time bracing & monitoring
> 80 degrees - Exercises, sometimes bracing & surgical referral
The Guidelines for Treatment of Postural Conditions in Adults
Treatment is determined based on a broad number of factors, particularly curve magnitude, risk of progression, presence/ absence of symptoms and patient goals.
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For Scoliosis
Without pain
10 - 50 degrees - Exercises & observation
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With pain
10 - 50 degrees - Exercises & observation
> 50 degrees - Exercises, part time bracing & specialist referral
For Hyper-Kyphosis
Without pain/ functional concerns
50 - 65 degrees - Exercises
> 65 degrees - Exercises, part time bracing & specialist referral
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With pain/ functional concerns
Exercises
