What is Scoliosis? A Basic Definition

Scoliosis \Sco`li*o"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. skolio`s crooked.]
   (Med.)
   A lateral curvature of the spine.
   [1913 Webster]

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Tue Jul 15

• NIAMS

Sun Jul 13

• New Treatment of Scoliosis: He explained that controllable machines are needed to progressively manipulate the spine over time. The new implant, which will grow' with the child, uses a hydraulic piston to apply a force between two points along the spine, gradually correcting

Fri Jul 11

• Scoliosis - CNN.com
• Univ of Maryland - Scoliosis Overview
• Back Exercise For Pain Relief

Wed Jul 9

• scoliosis symptoms - Is scoliosis caused by not drinking enough milk or eating too much junk food?: Healthy teenagers with scoliosis do not have curve related back pain. If back pain is present, other causes should be considered& ;lt;sep/&g t;
• Exercise for Scoliosis > Articles > iScoliosis.com
• KidsHealth.org - Scoliosis
• WebMD Scoliosis-Topi c Overview
• Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Scoliosis Assoc.

Tue Jul 8

• scoliosis +ballet - PubMed Results
• Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology ... - Google Book Search
• Stress injuries and developmental change of lower ...[Radiology. 1974] - PubMed Result
• Scoliosis and Back Pain
• NEJM -- Scoliosis and fractures in young ballet dancers
• Health and fitness: thrown a curve: on conquering scoliosis | Dance Magazine | Find Articles at BNET

Mon Jul 7

• Gene mutation and molecular mechanism of scoliosis: Scientists at the Medical Genetics Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are the first to identify this mechanism as a contributor to abnormal skeletal development, and suggest the use of calcium channel inhibitors could represent a future approach to
• Scoliosis: Can Exercise, Yoga and Diet Treatments Help?
• Exercise Treatment for Scoliosis

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