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Category Archives: Exercise
Adult Scoliosis & Fracture Risk: A Frequently Overlooked Connection
As we age, adults with scoliosis may face increased fracture risks due to changes in spinal alignment and reduced bone strength associated with osteoporosis. Research indicates a significant correlation between scoliosis and spinal fractures, highlighting the importance of monitoring posture, balance, and overall bone health in older adults with this condition. Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Exercise, General Health, Musculoskeletal, Scoliosis, Spine Health
Tagged aging, Back pain, bone health, Exercise, fitness, Health, Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, strength-training, wellness
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Seated Thoracic Extension
The Seated Thoracic Extension enhances mid-back mobility by guiding individuals to lift their chest while maintaining a controlled movement. It targets those with sedentary lifestyles, stiffness, or posture issues, promoting better spinal extension. This exercise is beneficial for athletes and individuals recovering from upper back injuries, improving overall thoracic function. Continue reading
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Tagged Back pain, Exercise, Health
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Returning to Sport After Scoliosis Surgery: When and Why Physical Activity Is Part of Recovery
For adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery, one of the most common and important questions is: “Will I be able to return to the sport I love?” In the past, surgeons often recommended very cautious approaches to activity after surgery. Many patients … Continue reading
Posture: Your Visible Vital Sign
A Silent Health Warning Hiding in Plain Sight: Your Posture Most adults track their blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar like clockwork. But there’s another health signal that quietly predicts pain, falls, disability, and even lifespan — and almost no … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Exercise, General Health, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, Scoliosis, Spine Health
Tagged Adult Scoliosis, Back pain, back-pain-relief, Degenerative spine, Exercise, Fall risk, fitness, Health, healthy aging, injury-prevention, Musculoskeletal health, physiotherapy, posture, Posture assessment, Posture health, posture-and-scoliosis, posture-correction, Preventative care, Sagittal balance, Scoliosis, Spinal alignment, wellness
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Active Living with Scoliosis: Benefits of Sports Participation
Protective Effects of Sports Participation Living with scoliosis can present unique challenges, but it doesn’t have to stop young athletes from pursuing their dreams. In fact, participating in sports can be life-changing for adolescents with scoliosis, offering physical, emotional, and … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Exercise, General Health, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, Scoliosis, Spine Health
Tagged Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), Athletes, Athletes with Back Conditions, Back pain, Exercise, Exercise Tips for Scoliosis, fitness, Health, Scoliosis, Scoliosis and Sports, Scoliosis Treatment for Athletes, Scoliosis-Friendly Training, Sports
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Shoulder Exercise – Wall Angel Glide
Once you have mastered the floor angel glide exercise, you can progress the wall angel glide, then the seated angel glide. The shoulders and arms position are the same as floor angel glide. However, you will likely to notice that … Continue reading
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Exercise Principles
Many people like to go to the gym to get stronger. However, some people ended up injuries while exercises. We have patients with injuries are trying to get back into regular exercises too soon. So when we should do what? … Continue reading
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Calf Stretching
This video demonstrates a few various of calf stretching. Stretching the inside calf (medial Gastrocnemius) Stretching the outside calf (lateral Gastrocnemius) Deep layer of the calf (Soleus) These stretches can benefit for those who suffers from plantar faciitis, calf injuries … Continue reading
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Tagged achilles injury, calf, lower extremitiy, plantar faciitis, stretching
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Bird-Dog Exercise
This is a very popular exercise prescribed by your physio, chiro or trainer. Bird-dog. I love the use of a stick to ensure a proper setup and posture. Make sure you have also mastered the basic core exercises.
Posted in Exercise, Spine Health, video
Tagged back exercise, Backpack, chiropractic, physio, trainer
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Inner Core-Part 2
If you have mastered the basic muscle recruitment of the inner core as demonstrated in Inner Core-Part 1, please go ahead to try the more advance exercises with more dynamic movements as demonstrated in this video. Once you have mastered … Continue reading
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Tagged chiropractic, core strength, Exercise, Low back pain, personal trainer
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