Lumbar kyphosis increases the risk of acid reflux disease

A study published ahead of print in the European Spine Journal suggests that lumbar kyphosis, poor sagittal balance, and decreased back muscle strength are important risk factors for gastro-oesophageal disease. The 245 participants (100 men and 145 females) in their study were healthy volunteers who had an average age of 66.7 years. Imagama et alassessed [...]

Effectiveness of the Charleston Night-time Bending Brace in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Abstract BACKGROUND: : Part-time or night-time bracing has been introduced to address the poor compliance and psychological burden of full-time bracing. The results of various bracing methods vary, however, due to a lack of consistent inclusion criteria and definitions of brace effectiveness. We have evaluated the effectiveness of the Charleston night-time bending brace in the [...]

By |2012-05-19T19:02:28-04:00May 19th, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Epidemiology of Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis: a Community Based Cohort Study

Abstract STRUCTURED ABSTRACT: Study Design A 12-year prospective study of pre-existing and de novo degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) among community-based female volunteers. Objective To investigate serial entire spine radiograph of healthy female volunteers and to clarify radiographic characteristics and predictors of pre-existing and de novo DLS. Summary of Background Data DLS is among the most [...]

By |2012-05-03T21:10:27-04:00May 3rd, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Long-term clinical outcomes of surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis 21 to 41 years later

Abstract STUDY DESIGN: A case control study. OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical outcome of middle-aged patients surgically treated for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and to compare their outcomes with assessments of age- and sex-matched healthy controls. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Several long-term follow-up studies have been published on the clinical outcomes of surgical treatment for adolescent [...]

By |2012-05-03T14:18:17-04:00May 3rd, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

The effectiveness of the Pilates method for scoliosis.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of Pilates with regard to the degree of scoliosis, flexibility and pain. METHOD: The study included 31 female students divided into two groups: a control group (CG = 11), which had no therapeutic intervention, and an experimental group (EG = 20), which underwent Pilates-based therapy. We used radiological goniometry measurements to assess the degree [...]

By |2012-04-21T09:04:28-04:00April 21st, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

The metabolic basis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 2011 report of the “metabolic” workgroup of the Fondation Yves Cotrel.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to elucidate the metabolic processes involved in the pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in light of research by the present authors as well as current literature. METHODS: Pathogenetic mechanisms involved in AIS were modeled as (a) a form of neuromuscular scoliosis (in conjunction with an adverse [...]

By |2012-04-06T15:04:05-04:00April 6th, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Mechanisms for vitamin D, curcumin in Alzheimer’s disease identified

March 07, 2012. Writing in the March 6, 2012 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, researchers at the University of California and the Scripps Institute elucidate mechanisms for vitamin D and a synthetic form of curcumin in clearing the brain of amyloid beta, a toxic protein that forms the plaques that are believed to [...]

Brace treatment resulting in overcorrection of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Brace treatment for idiopathic scoliosis in skeletally immature children is the only effective nonoperative modality for the control of curve progression. The Charleston bending brace is a custom-molded spinal orthosis that holds the patient in a completely corrected or overcorrected position while worn at night.A 9-year-old girl presented with 10° right upper thoracic and 7° [...]

By |2012-03-31T17:13:03-04:00March 31st, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Manipulation under anesthesia for patients with failed back surgery: retrospective report of 3 cases with 1-year follow-up

Abstract Objective This report describes the treatment of 3 patients with previous spinal fusion surgery who had subsequently regressed to their previous levels of pain and disability. Clinical Features Three patients with chronic intractable pain presented to a private integrative medicine clinic for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) evaluation. All 3 patients had previously had lumbar [...]

Reduction in Scoliosis in a 10 Year-Old Female Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case Report

Abstract     Objective: To provide a detailed report of a patient with idiopathic scoliosis under upper cervical chiropractic care. Clinical Features: A 10 year old female presented to a private chiropractic practice with a chief complaint of migraine headache and a 35 degree thoracolumbar scoliosis. Intervention and Outcomes: Six upper cervical adjustments were delivered [...]

By |2012-03-27T18:05:39-04:00March 27th, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments
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