refer to this as scoliosis. Scoliosis occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy‚ the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Scoliosis is sort of a medical mystery — no one knows for sure what causes the most common form of scoliosis‚ idiopathic scoliosis. Someone with scoliosis may have a back that curves from side to side like an "S" or a "C." Sometimes scoliosis will be easily noticeable
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three main types of spinal curvature; kyphosis‚ lordosis and scoliosis. Kyphosis is an abnormal rounded upper back. Lordosis‚ also known as swayback‚ is an inward curve at the lower back. Scoliosis is a sideways curve that makes the spine appear S-shaped or C-shaped from the back. There is no real cause to spine curvature. Curvature problems may begin at birth or between the ages of 10 and 18 (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/spine/scoliosis-and-spinal-curvature-disorders). Having a spinal curvature
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when I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Hearing about others that deal with similar things as you is empowering. Lots of times in my life‚ I ask myself… “Why Me?” And when you have tough times it may seem like it’s only you in the world who is struggling with scoliosis‚ but after reading this book‚ I knew that it wasn’t only me and I could get through tough times because I know that others have and will overcome the times that are no good. I was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 6 and got a brace 2
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The problem is that the brain is making more fluid. The hydrocephalus can be very deadly if you don ’t have a device called a shunt installed surgically. * Scoliosis- Scoliosis is one of the most common problems in spina bifida‚ Scoliosis is a problem with your spine causing it to bend sideways and twist. That is why you need scoliosis surgery to help your back to straighten up. To straighten your spine‚ the doctor attaches two stainless steel rods to either side of your spine by hooks attached
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lived and the result and cause of her death at the age of sixteen. Throughout her life‚ Yde girl had suffered from scoliosis. Scoliosis‚ “abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.” a medical condition in which the spinal cord is of abnormal curvature usually structured side to side and in which is a person has a vertebral abnormality sometimes gained at birth. As seen in figure two‚ scoliosis has an effect on ones spine and posture. Symptoms including the spine being obviously being curved or on a slant
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call this ‘muscle memory’. Scoliosis is a very common back problem that happens in dancers. Two researchers traveled the world and reviewed rotational patterns of the vertebra in the curves in scoliosis. A specialist created an Asymmetry Corrector machine which allows the dancer to work the lumbar and thoracic spines independently. This machine helped many dancers with scoliosis and the specialist even stated that the machine could be useful for people with scoliosis who do not dance. I have a slight
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Summative Test in Science 4 1. Which is an example of a hinge joint? a. Hip c. wrist b. Shoulder d. elbow 2. Jose can rotate his arms from the shoulders. What makes this possible? a. Hinge joints c. spinal cord b. Cartilage d. ball and socket joints 3. Which of these tissues join bines together? a. Cartilage c. tendon b. Ligament d. skin 4. Why is the skeletal system called the framework of the body? a. It holds the muscles b. It allows the movement
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Cancer is a disease that takes the lives of thousands upon thousands of people each year. There are more than 100 different types of cancers known to man. For example‚ brain tumor‚ an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or central spinal cord. Every brain tumor is extremely dangerous and possibly life threatening because of the small amount of space within the intracranial cavity. However‚ there are signs and symptoms that can be discovered beforehand so the tumor can be treated. The field
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TECHNOLOGY BASICS: 1) What are the main components of an X-ray Tube? The x-ray tube consists of an electrode pair - a cathode and an anode. The cathode is a negatively charged heated filament made from tungsten. The anode is a positively charged flat disc‚ also made from tungsten. The electrode pair sits inside a glass vacuum tube‚ which is lined with lead for protection. 2) State the two interactions that occur in the X-ray tube to produce the x-ray beam Bermsstralhung interaction and Characteristic
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Frozen Shoulder This treatment can respond well to the debilitating condition of frozen shoulder. After a few visits at the clinic‚ you will certainly feel a lot better than before. 9. Scoliosis Chiropractic adjustments for scoliosis coupled with muscular rehabilitation techniques can assist to prevent the scoliosis progress. So‚ treat the condition with a reputed chiropractor in Des Moines‚ without the use of restrictive braces or dangerous
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