Scoliosis System- Scoliosis brace and exercise » Kyphosis http://scoliosissystem.org Scoliosis management for adults and children may include the use of Spinecor; a spinal orthosis (corrective brace) designed to help retrain muscle recruitment patterns while comfortably reducing scoliosis curvatures. Adult management is has now been clinically proven. In our experience, over the past six years, as well as among multiple providers in North America, we have seen dramatic results in regards to curvature reduction, pain relief and improved quality of life. This is not to say everyone will experience the same results. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:51:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Kyphosis http://scoliosissystem.org/index.php/2009/02/26/kyphosis/ http://scoliosissystem.org/index.php/2009/02/26/kyphosis/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:13:10 +0000 admin http://scoliosisbrace.org/?p=68 Thoracic Kyphosis is measured by drawing parallel lines through the superior end plate of the first thoracic vertebral body and the inferior end plate of the twelfth thoracic vertebral body. Perpendicular lines to these are then constructed and the resultant angle is measured at their intersection.

Normal Measurements

These vary according to age and sex and increase with age. The mean degree measurement of normal kyphosis for a 10-29yr old male is 26. This increases to 45 degrees by the age of 60. Females have a mean of 35 deg at this same age.

Significance

Kyphosis may be altered in many disorders. An increased kyphosis may be seen in old age, osteoporosis, Scheuermann’s disease, congenital anomalies, muscular paralysis, and cystic fibrosis.

Bracing for Kyphosis

The use of elastic tension braces for the management for kyphosis is relatively new. Early results are promising and may offer an alternative to surgery in severe cases.

Treatment for Kyphosis

Extension traction may also be a beneficial procedure for patients with hyper-kyphosis. Sustained traction of 10 minutes or more has been shown to create ligamentous creep or stretching.

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