Spring has finally arrived in New England after a colder than usual winter.Well, today it is cold, wet, and windy (sigh) but for the past week it has really been quite nice.
Yesterday Dancer Girl and her sister just had to take the opportunity to dance outside.
We had an impromptu photo shoot of sorts and it was such fun to see them enjoying themselves.
Big Brother wasn't into the dancing but he rode his bike & shot some hoops while the girls leapt and twirled around him. He's such a good sport with all the dancing that goes on in the house.For part of the time Dancer Girl even put on her pointe shoes - the picture shows why it was good that she chose the old ones to wear outside!! Yikes!
So this isn't really a scoliosis related post so much, but dancing is such a big part of life here that we decided to post it as a celebration of the joys we can find in life, even if it's just dancing on a warm, sunny day.
Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises target the core and trunk, but actually begins at the feet or pelvis. The exercises are used to correct the spine in three-dimensions and include specific set-ups, according to curve pattern, prior to beginning the exercise which will incorporate the rotational breathing. Creator Katharina Schroth developed the technique in Germany more than ninety years ago. Simply stated, the purpose of the Schroth Method is to correct the spine in the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes. This is accomplished through deflexion, de-rotation and elongation of the spine and rib cage. The patient learns to strengthen the musculature surrounding the spine when they are in their newly formed posture. The purpose is to create spinal balance and stability. Consistently working to correct the spine in this manner is a key to successful scoliosis management. Potential benefits for those who learn and practice the Schroth method are :
ReplyDeletehalted or potentially reduced progression (adolescents)
spinal de-rotation
improved lung function
improved chest expansion
improved postural appearance
a more balanced posture
reduction or elimination of pain, if present
an element of empowerment over scoliosis (the value of this cannot be underestimated) and the opportunity for control over what is often presumed to be a condition that is uncontrollable by the patient
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Thank-you for the summary of Schroth - it is an extremely detailed and patient-specific program with the potential for great benefit. Where we have seen the most impact is the reduction of pain for Dancer Girl, (Cello Girl never had much to begin with) and the halting of curve progression in both girls. There has also been improved lung capacity for both of them. They have also learned how to cope with daily living situations so they can reduce strain on their curves in the midst of regular activities.
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