Scoliosis Awareness Month
All month long, we will shed light on Scoliosis and its profound impact on individuals and their loved ones. In collaboration with our partner organizations, we bring the best of evidence based information to you. By increasing awareness, we can foster understanding, empathy, and most importantly, provide valuable resources and support to those affected by this condition.
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine and it affects millions of people worldwide, posing unique challenges that require attention and support. This condition can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender, and can impact a person’s posture, mobility, and overall quality of life. June is Scoliosis Awareness Month and we believe that raising awareness about this condition is vital.
Learn
The National Spine Health Foundation has many resources available to help you learn more about scoliosis.
Resources on Scoliosis
NSHF has developed a number of tools and resources about the connection between spinal health and scoliosis, and what you can do to diagnose and manage this condition.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
What is adolescent scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine in the front-to-back plane...
Scoliosis Awareness Month: Sharing Knowledge and Celebrating Advances in Care!
Panelists: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD, Surgeon-in-ChiefThe Och Spine Hospital, Columbia New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY Suken...
Understanding Adolescent Scoliosis
Was your child recently diagnosed with scoliosis? If so, this panel is for you! In this...
Scoliosis: 6 Things to Know
Scoliosis may take you back to grade school, when healthcare workers ran tests on students to...
History of Spinal Deformities
History of Spinal Deformities Treatment of spinal conditions dates back to ancient times. There has been...
Scoliosis Books: 5 Reads for Young People
Scoliosis is about two times more common in girls than boys and symptoms usually appear between...
Discover More From Our Trusted Partner:
Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation
The Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation (SSSF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting scoliosis research and is a proud member of the Coalition for Spine Health. SSSF empowers families impacted by scoliosis through education, connection, and awareness. Below, you will find some resources available from SSSF.
The Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation offers a patient handbook on Idiopathic Scoliosis that shares valuable patient information on the condition as well as insights from patients who have experienced a Scoliosis diagnosis. Coming soon, the 4th edition of the handbook has been updated to include additional information on topics such as Vertebral Body Tethering, enabling technologies, bracing research results and more!
Stories of Hope
Listening to personal stories about scoliosis can provide valuable insights into the condition and help you learn effective ways to manage or reduce its impact.
Stories About Scoliosis
Spine Surgery Success: Overcoming One of the Most Severe Cases of Scoliosis
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of Emilya Semchuk, a woman who faced...
Scoliosis is Not a Straight Journey: A Professional Dancer’s Pursuit of Passion
Summary: For Scoliosis Awareness Month, our “Get Back to It” podcast highlights a tale of resilience...
Bending but Not Breaking: Debbie Fox’s Triumph Over Scoliosis
Debbie Fox began her journey when she began having back and neck pain following the birth...
From Childhood Curve to Adult Triumph: Sheryl’s Scoliosis Journey
In this episode of Get Back To It, Sheryl shares her remarkable story. In 8th grade,...
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