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Jul

2016

Scoliosis May Be Linked to Irregular Spinal Fluid Flow

Erika

A couple of months ago, we shared the news that researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan had identified the gene responsible for causing idiopathic scoliosis to develop in certain people. Their findings were based on experiments conducted on zebrafish (a popular choice for genetic research, since they are genetically similar to humans and mutations can … Read more

Jun

2016

Klippel-Feil Syndrome Treatment

Erika

The Scoliosis SOS Clinic has now been open for over 10 years, and in that time we’ve treated a number of people who suffer from Klippel-Feil syndrome. Today, we’d like to look at this rare disorder in detail – read on to find out what Klippel-Feil syndrome is and how our physiotherapists can help those who … Read more

Jun

2016

Is There a Cure for Scoliosis?

Erika

The first signs of scoliosis commonly appear during adolescence, although with that being said the condition can affect an individual at any point in their lifetime. Some people develop scoliosis as they approach old age, whereas others may notice the symptoms far earlier in life; there have even been cases of babies born with scoliosis. … Read more

Jun

2016

Scheuermann's Kyphosis: Information & Advice

Erika

Scheuermann’s kyphosis is a condition that causes an excessive curvature of the spine, usually in the cervical, thoracic and sacral regions, resulting in a visible back hump. Hyperkyphosis, much like scoliosis, can be caused by a number of different factors. In many cases, the exact cause is not known, whereas in others it can be traced back to conditions such … Read more

May

2016

Chiari Malformations & Scoliosis

Erika

Despite the fact that there is no underlying cause for the development of scoliosis in 8 out of 10 cases, there are a number of medical conditions that can lead to a curvature of the spine. We’ve discussed some of these conditions – including Marfan syndrome – in the past, and today we’d like to talk … Read more