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Jul

2019

Treating Scoliosis with PSSEs

Erika

Physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSEs) are an increasingly popular non-surgical method for treating scoliosis. PSSEs – so named to differentiate them from non-specific physiotherapy programmes – aim to provide a more functional approach to scoliosis management and improve the patient’s quality of life. The Schroth method The Schroth method is a particularly well-known type of non-surgical … Read more

Jul

2019

Scoliosis Clothes for Summer

Erika

For people with scoliosis, low self-confidence and insecurities about one’s physical appearance are all too common. Here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, we want to promote positive body image and inspire everyone with scoliosis to wear whatever they feel comfortable in. That being said, we understand that finding clothes to fit your body can be … Read more

Jul

2019

Scoliosis and Tennis: 6 Smashing Success Stories

Erika

The 2019 Wimbledon Championships are in full swing right now, and even if you’re not usually interested in tennis, it’s hard not to get swept up in all the excitement and prestige. This year’s tournament has already made headlines – the first round saw 15-year-old Grand Slam newcomer Cori Gauff defeat five-time champ Venus Williams … Read more

Jun

2019

Scoliosis Explained [Infographic]

Erika

Jun

2019

Q&A with Abimbola Oladapo, Co-Founder of Beyond a Curved Spine

Erika

Beyond a Curved Spine is a Nigeria-based nonprofit whose goals are to raise scoliosis awareness and provide support for people with scoliosis (‘Scoliwarriors’, to borrow their term). BACS co-founder Abimbola Oladapo very kindly agreed to answer some questions from the Scoliosis SOS team and tell us a little bit more about her own scoliosis story, … Read more