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Kyphosis : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Application of Back Brace
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Strengthening Exercises

Treatments Overview Articles

Kyphosis
Treatment depends on the cause of the disorder:Congenital kyphosis requires corrective surgery at an early age. Scheuermann's disease is treated with a brace and physical therapy.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 17, 2008
Kyphosis
Congenital defects have to be repaired surgically. The procedures are delicate, complicated, and lengthy.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Physical Therapy
Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.Organized physical therapy began during Wo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Getting the Most From Physical Therapy
Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
Source:StayWell
Physical Therapy Assisting
Coworkers may include physical therapists, other health care and rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapy aides also work with PTAs; aides perform a more limited range of functions, albeit similar, along with clerical, maintenance, and other...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Chest Physical Therapy
Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.The purpose of chest phys...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Ask The Doctor (05-31-2007)
I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
Source:StayWell
Spinal Fusion
Spinal fusion is a procedure that promotes the fusing, or growing together, of two or more vertebrae in the spine.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Spinal fusion
Spinal fusion is surgery to fuse spine bones(vertebrae) that cause you to have back problems.Fusing means two bones are permanently placed together so there is no longer movement between them. Spinal fusion is usually done along with other surgica...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 4, 2009
Spinal Fusion: Understanding Bone Graft
To fuse the spine, very small pieces of extra bone are needed. Called bone graft, this bone acts as the "cement” that fuses the vertebrae together. Bone graft comes from a bone bank or from your own body. Your surgeon will choose the type of graft that's best for you.
Source:StayWell
The Best Reasons to Strength Train
Although aerobic workouts like walking or running are important, they can't take the place of strength training when it comes to building and preserving muscle.
Source:StayWell
For Better Posture, Strengthen Your Core Muscles
No matter what your activity -- even standing or sitting with good posture -- you use your core muscles.
Source:StayWell
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