Scoliosis is a common disease in children that causes deformity of spine and thoracic cage. The deformity not only affects the appearance, but also leads to irreversible impairment of lung function and respiratory failure in severe cases. Research over the past 50 years demonstrates that scoliosis impairs growth and development of lungs, limits chest wall movement, and results in restrictive ventilation defect and gas exchange dysfunction. Respiratory failure occurs primarily in early-onset scoliosis and/or during latter half of gestation. Surgery corrects deformity and may slow down its progression. However, the invasive procedure itself impairs lung function. Non-invasive procedures prevent the deterioration of lung function rather than promoting growth and development of lungs.
Scoliosis is most commonly understood as a spinal deformity. However, scoliosis can cause many other body symptoms. For example, as the spine curves, the lungs become misshapen as a consequence. However, few researchers using exercise-based therapies have not really studied the effects of their treatments on breathing function.
The ARC3D therapy system concentrates on many treatment effects, including breathing function, to help determine each patient’s overall progress.
Source: Scoliosis Research Today
