| Our initial cases with scoliosis were with
youth in advanced classical ballet training and in treatment programs at Newington
Children's Hospital in Connecticut. One parent was on the faculty at Yale
Medical School.
Analysis and corrective work focused on significant
compensatory patterns and pain associated with secondary mechanical factors
on a muscle-tendon level. It was found that muscle spasms directly contributed
to antalgic patterns that appeared to limit the effectiveness of the orthopedic
braces that the children used in conjunction with their therapy program.
Once we able to increase the elasticity of the affected spinal musculature,
hypersensitivity was decreased and alignment corrections could be made.
One significant factor in children that participated
in the classical ballet program with a genetic predisposition to scoliosis
was limited hip turnout which contributed to torsional patterns of the pelvis
and spine. Though this topic is rarely discussed from an orthopedic
standpoint, it is probable that incorrect repetitive alignment mechanics
contribute to the deterioration rather then stabilization of the condition.
Note: All cases involved cross applications
of biomechanical analysis, correction and retraining methods that were originally
developed to enhance joint range of motion, flexibility and performance of
the elite dancer and international athlete. We seek the participation and
involvement of the medical community with both the assessment of potential
cases that may benefit from our research as well as active participation throughout
the course of consultations.
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