"Spinal Deformities in Adolescents, Adults and Older Adults" ed. by Josette Bettany-Saltikov, Gokulakannan Kandasamy

This volume is a unique book with a wide scope of coverage of the topic. Written by specialists worldwide, this book presents under-reported topics and treatments in spinal deformity, as well as a very interesting autobiographical case study from one of the authors detailing his self-management approach to his own spinal deformity.

The chapters examine the evidence relating to spinal deformities together with assessment tools, treatment modalities, and the various types, benefits, and side effects of these diverse treatment approaches.
This book is designed for clinicians working with patients, researchers, and patients and their families.

Contents
1. Bracing Adult Scoliosis: From Immobilization to Correction of Adult Scoliosis
2. Posture and Back Shape Measurement Tools: A Narrative Literature Review
3. An Anatomical and Pathological Classification of Thoracolumbar Adjacent Segment Disease
4. The Use of a Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthotic Intervention in Adolescents and Adults with Scoliosis
5. A Mixed Methods Study of the Experiences and Effectiveness of a Soft Brace for Adults with Degenerative Scoliosis
6. Living with a Severe Spinal Deformity: An Innovative and Personal Patient Account of Self-Management Using a Corset, Postural Correction, and Exercises
7. Conservative Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis
8. Restoration of Cervical and Lumbar Lordosis: CBP® Methods Overview
9. Brace Treatment for Children and Adolescents with Scoliosis
10. Brace Treatment for Adults with Spinal Deformities
11. The Functional Effects of Adult Spinal Deformity and the Effectiveness of Surgery


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