About the book
Scoliosis – curvature of the spine in an S shaped form that twists and curves to one side – can affect a person at any age but tends to be diagnosed in rapidly growing teenagers. According to published sources, 4 in every 1000 children in UK and Ireland need treatment for scoliosis; many more have the condition and do not need or seek treatment but can be helped by exercise to strengthen the muscles and in turn reduce pain. However, understanding of what exercise is safe and effective with a curved and/or fused spine after surgery is very limited. Specialist exercise trainer and expert scoliosis patient Caroline Freedman provides a practical, illustrated guide for those who are able to use exercise to alleviate the pain of their scoliosis curves, and for those who need a more radical solution – surgery - and must modify how they exercise pre and post operatively. Patients, their families and movement professionals will find practical, safe, tailored guidance based on specific, long-term experience.
Editions of The Scoliosis Handbook
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781781611661
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Scoliosis – curvature of the spine in an S shaped form that twists and curves to one side – can affect a person at any age but tends to be diagnosed in rapidly growing teenagers. According to published sources, 4 in every 1000 children in UK and Ireland need treatment for scoliosis; many more have the condition and do not need or seek treatment but can be helped by exercise to strengthen the muscles and in turn reduce pain. However, understanding of what exercise is safe and effective with a curved and/or fused spine after surgery is very limited. Specialist exercise trainer and expert scoliosis patient Caroline Freedman provides a practical, illustrated guide for those who are able to use exercise to alleviate the pain of their scoliosis curves, and for those who need a more radical solution – surgery - and must modify how they exercise pre and post operatively. Patients, their families and movement professionals will find practical, safe, tailored guidance based on specific, long-term experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Scoliosis Handbook about?
Scoliosis – curvature of the spine in an S shaped form that twists and curves to one side – can affect a person at any age but tends to be diagnosed in rapidly growing teenagers. According to published sources, 4 in every 1000 children in UK and Ireland need treatment for scoliosis; many more have the condition and do not need or seek treatment but can be helped by exercise to strengthen the muscles and in turn reduce pain. However, understanding of what exercise is safe and effective with a curved and/or fused spine after surgery is very limited. Specialist exercise trainer and expert scoliosis patient Caroline Freedman provides a practical, illustrated guide for those who are able to use exercise to alleviate the pain of their scoliosis curves, and for those who need a more radical solution – surgery - and must modify how they exercise pre and post operatively. Patients, their families and movement professionals will find practical, safe, tailored guidance based on specific, long-term experience.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Scoliosis Handbook?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Fitness and diet > Exercise and workouts
Where can I read a sample of The Scoliosis Handbook?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781781611661
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Scoliosis Handbook?
Caroline Freedman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Scoliosis Handbook is available as paperback(ISBN 9781781611661)
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