QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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| Curve angle;
curvature angle: angle of the curve of scoliosis |
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| Abdomen muscle
fitness to “overcome lumbar lordosis”: exercises
to reduce the lumbar curve |
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| Kyphosis,
curved back: dysmorphism |
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| Dysmorphism:
deformity with bone alterations |
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| Asthenic
curved back: curved back due to incorrect posture |
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| Physical
exam: medical assessment of the patient |
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| Self-correction
exercises and “stretching”: exercises of
self-straightening |
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| Bone age:
degree of bone maturity |
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| Postural
exercises: exercises to improve the body posture |
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| Brace:
necessary to treat scoliosis or curved spine |
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| Osteochondrosic:
spine with cartilaginous bone alterations of the vertebra |
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| Paramorphism:
wrong posture |
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| Maintain
posterior contact: exercise performed by the patient
to find the right position |
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| Scoliosis:
permanent deformity that does not self-correct |
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| Progressive
scoliosis: scoliosis that gets worse if not treated |
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| Idiopathic
scoliosis: scoliosis whose cause is not known |
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| Interim treatment:
in mild scoliosis waiting to assess development |
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| Orthopedic
brace or corset: aid necessary to treat scoliosis or
curved spine |
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