When parents tell their kids to ‘sit up straight’ it’s about more than just correcting their child’s hunched over appearance. Learning to sit and stand in positions that promote proper body alignment and support the spine are important behaviors to develop early in life. Incorporating physical activity, appropriate footwear, supportive sleep surfaces and good body […]
Tallmadge dancer uses Schroth therapy to deal with the pain of scoliosis
Tallmadge High School sophomore Maya King, age 15, barely remembers a time when scoliosis wasn’t part of her life. Diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis at age 7, Maya and her family are doing everything in their power to keep her curve from progressing. One of the main reasons, according to Maya’s mom, Laura, is so […]
Wellness checks play huge role in early detection of scoliosis
Dr. Lorena Floccari explains why it’s important to keep well visit appointments as they play a big role in early detection of scoliosis. Pre-teens and teenagers the most vulnerable as the spinal curve can advance during peak growth spurts. It’s ideal to catch scoliosis early because it can typically be treated with a brace rather […]
Magnetic growth rods help stabilize scoliosis for Suffield 3rd grader
Patrick Carr is no stranger to doctors or to Akron Children’s for that matter. Born with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes him to develop benign tumors in various areas of his body, he sees specialists in neurology, endocrinology and cardiology, and recently he added orthopedics to the mix. It was in 2018 at an […]
Halo traction therapy and spinal fusion surgery mean more ‘airtime’ for coaster enthusiast
For 14-year-old Matt Hill the news that he needed scoliosis surgery was far from welcome. It meant the rollercoaster aficionado had to keep two feet on the ground and sit out the already short Ohio coaster season last summer. A freshman at Hoover High School in Canton, Matt has been a platinum pass holder at […]
A safer scan for patients like Bailey
Bailey Fumich’s mother has lost count of how many X-rays he’s had to have since first being seen for scoliosis nearly a decade ago. “He’s had a lot,” said Tina McKenna, noting that Bailey got X-rays about every 6 months as doctors in the Akron Children’s spine program monitored his scoliosis. Now Bailey, who underwent […]
