Introduction

Note: There are approximately 30 minutes of embedded screencasts and instructional videos as part of this interactive lecture.

One major pathological postural adaptation in the spine is scoliosis. In previous course work, we have learned the normal spinal curves and some common maladaptive postures with muscle length and strength imbalances. In this course page, we will go into more detail about the pathological processes which influence spinal curves

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Note - I mentioned the "Unit 2" exam in the video - this is an error. This content is included in the Unit 1 exam

Objectives

  1. Define kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis
  2. Distinguish between normal and abnormal curves of the spine
  3. Describe causative factors of abnormal spinal posture throughout the life span
  4. Compare and contrast structural and non-structural abnormal curves
  5. Identify and describe methods of management and rehabilitation for kyphosis and scoliosis.
  6. Describe treatment interventions as it relates to degree of spinal curve

References

  1. Dutton, M. (2019). The Pediatric Orthopedic: In Orthopaedics for the Physical Therapist Assistant. 2nd ed., Jones & Bartlett Learning, Inc: Burlington, MA. p. 738-742
  2. Kaplan, S. L., Coulter, C., & Fetters, L. (2013). Physical therapy management of congenital muscular torticollis: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline: from the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 25(4), 348-394.
  3. Kisner, C., Colby, L.A. (Eds.) (2018) Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques. 7th ed., 2018, FA Davis: Philadelphia PA.
  4. Lombara, A., Callanen A. (2017). Congential Muscular Torticollis. CINAHL Rehabilitation Guide, EBSCO Publishing: Ipswich, MA. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rrc&AN=T708612&site=rrc-live