In todays Philly there was an article about a buzz around exercise based non-operative scoliosis treatment methods and how slowly they are gaining acceptance here in the U.S. Here was my response to the article: In the interest of sharing new treatment options, consider ScoliSMART Clinics There is a Scolismart Clinics New York Headed by Dr. Aatif Siddiqui, a Scoliosis BootCamp Doctor at Esprit Wellness consider treatingscoliosis for the three other #Scolismart clinic locations in the U.S. I wish more orthopedic surgeons were as mindful as Shah. Shah, an orthopedic surgeon, states, Im open, he said. Were interested in really good outcomes, whether thats operative or nonoperative. We may not be acting early enough. And we may not be taking advantage of things available elsewhere. Absence of research for these newer scoliosis-specific exercise based therapies does not deem methods ineffective. We remain optimistic that mindful surgeons will continue to partner with the parents of growing kids and collaborate with the likes of #ScolismartClinics and other providers of non-surgical scoliosis treatment to stay ahead of the curve, earlier! Encouraging parents to be proactive as soon as #Scoliosis is detected as opposed to recommending the conventional wait and watch (or do nothing) strategy makes so much sense (and such a difference). This is 2014, there is a greater understanding of scoliosis and advancements in non-surgical treatment. We are remiss to ignore better, safer, non-surgicaltreatment. We are remiss to not act sooner. Empower yourself through education. And, #ownyourhealth! Marlene Oliva, Director Esprit Wellness, Midtown Manhattan, NY
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:00:54 +0000