Methods of physical treatment for a post-polio adult with scoliosis

Abstract

Objectives: To describe favorable results in functional postural to enhance and maximize lumbar lordosis at L1/L2 level as well as thoracic kyphosis, increasing the possibility of correcting the postural part of scoliosis in 3D and adding ergonomics. Case report: A 69 years old female with 85° left thoracic scoliosis and bone fusion surgery at 19 years old at T10/T12 level with onset of pain and disability following menopause. The patient had chronic pains as measured on the Roland and Morris VRS as 4 (very strong). Methods: The ScoliologiC “Best Practice” program with physi-logic exercises, correction of ADL (activities of daily living), 3D- made easy with “ maximum “ possible corrections for the past two years and Lehnert- Schroth exercises, starting seven years ago. Results: The patient is able to maximize corrections, free of pain during standing, walking, exercising for 1/2 hour, sitting and resting on bed using proper ergonomics. Roland and Morris VRS value actually in 0-1 (no pain/ little pain). Conclusions: With thoughtful and reasonable organized physical activities, the patient is able to control her physiological and scoliotic curves, preventing pain, improving the cosmetics, vitality, endurance, functional activities and well being.