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Nov

2019

Noonan Syndrome and Scoliosis

Erika

Noonan syndrome is a congenital disorder that can impact the formation and development of several areas of the body. Characterised by a variety of distinctive features – including facial abnormalities, stunted height and heart defects – Noonan syndrome is caused by a mutation of one or more genes. According to the NHS, it’s estimated that … Read more

Oct

2019

International Day of the Girl

Erika

Celebrated annually on 11 October, International Day of the Girl Child is a globally-recognised date that marks the achievements of young women all over the world and promotes female empowerment while also highlighting the challenges that girls face. Scoliosis in Girls There are many different types of scoliosis, but overall, the condition is significantly … Read more

Aug

2019

Scoliosis in School

Erika

Most cases of scoliosis develop when the patient is between 10 and 15 years old. While the spine’s curvature may be relatively mild to begin with, it can continue to get worse over the years that follow. Currently, scoliosis tests are not compulsory in UK schools, but you can still check whether your child has … Read more

Aug

2018

Treating Your Child's Mild Scoliosis

Erika

If your child has recently been diagnosed with mild scoliosis, you have probably been given two options. Option 1 is usually observation, which means that your child will attend check-up appointments every 6 months so that the doctor can track the progress of their condition. In other words, do nothing and wait for the size … Read more

Jun

2018

Check Your Child's Back This Summer

Erika

Summer time is fast approaching, and with holidays and days out planned, the shape of your child’s spine is probably the last thing on your mind right now. However, summer is the time when you are most likely to see your pre-teen/teenage child’s back. Scoliosis is usually idiopathic, meaning of unknown cause. Idiopathic scoliosis usually … Read more