Many people remember undergoing scoliosis screening in school. What was once done in nearly every school, scoliosis screenings now only occur in around 50% of schools. Although the usefulness of these programs is sometimes a matter of opinion, one thing that is certain is that early detection is … [Read more...] about Scoliosis & Adults
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are costly. Not only are they costly in terms of life expectancy – the life expectancy of someone who has experienced a spinal cord injury can be significantly reduced – but also costly in terms of treatment, employment, marital status and even level of education. One estimate … [Read more...] about Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
Advances in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
In the United States today, it is estimated that nearly 12,500 people experience spinal cord injuries each year. A whopping 80% of those cases are males and in the last 40 years, the average age of those experiencing spinal cord injuries has risen from 29 to 42. While automobile accidents are the … [Read more...] about Advances in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
Shedding New Light on Scoliosis and Treatment Plans
Scoliosis is a condition that most people are somewhat aware of from a young age. For many years, elementary age children have been tested for scoliosis in school. And while the testing is typical in school age children, scoliosis can affect people of all ages including into adulthood. While … [Read more...] about Shedding New Light on Scoliosis and Treatment Plans