24/08/2026
🦴 SCOLIOSIS: Know the Signs, Know What to Do
Scoliosis is a 3-dimensional spinal deformity involving a sideways curvature of the spine and vertebral rotation.
⚠️ Common signs:
• Uneven shoulders or hips
• Rib hump during forward bending
• Trunk or waist shift
• Prominent ribs
• Back pain or fatigue
🔎 Assessment may include: posture assessment, Adam’s Forward Bend Test, neurological examination, functional assessment, and Cobb angle measurement through X-ray.
💪 Physiotherapy may help with:
• Postural and movement training
• Core and spinal stabilization
• Flexibility and mobility
• Strengthening
• Breathing exercises
• Activity modification
Early detection, proper assessment, regular monitoring, and appropriate management are important to help reduce complications and maintain function.
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