Usually, scoliosis treatment options divide broadly into three categories: surgery, bracing, and physical therapy. Of course, there are always plenty of combination of treatments to apply depending upon the case, but this the general idea of the line of treatment.
The thing about physical therapy is that it is relevant during all phases of the condition and even after correction is achieved. It doesn’t matter if the patientis in the bracing stage, or if you have had a surgical intervention. Depending on the patient’s condition, the physical therapist will customise manual intervention, strength training etc. to support and strengthen the core and provide long lasting stability to the spine. The following is the line of treatment followed a physical therapist for treatment of scoliosis:
- Range of Motion Exercises: Depending on the degree of the condition, a physical therapist will provide a range of motion treatment guidance that will help address the functional limitations of scoliosis.
- Manual Therapy:Physical therapists also help restore functionality to joints, muscles, and other soft tissues that have been affected by scoliosis.
- Strength Training:the physical therapist will help restore good core and muscular strength in order to maintain the correction and healthy and a fuller life ahead.
- Postural education:physical therapistswill ensure that they educate the patient about good posture and postural habits to adapt to live a pain-free and fuller life.
Contact us to know more about Scoliosis and its treatment. Visit www.phyworld.in