| 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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