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LifeBridge Health - The Sandra and Malcolm Berman Brain & Spine Institute - Center for Memory and Brain Health. PROGRAMS Include: The Epilepsy Center, The Spine Center, the Brain Injury Programs, Adult Hydrocephalus Center, Pain Management program and Traumatic Brain Injury as well as several other programs. The Traumatic Brain Injury and Neuro-Rehabilitation units provide medical recovery and improve patients' quality of life.

Some Notes on Cranial Manipulation -- Cranial osteopathy -- also known as craniosacral therapy -- was developed by William G. Sutherland, DO, who published the first article on this subject in the early 1930s. Cranio refers to the head, sacral to the base of the spine. The "craniosacral system" encloses the spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid, meninges, and bones of the skull and spine.

Study is to find out the outcomes of using the PASS LP System to correct adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. This system is a unique set of spinal instrumentation used to surgically correct the rotation and deformity of the spine that is caused by scoliosis. Also, this study wants to find out the effects this system has on the physical appearance and quality of life for patients with scoliosis.

Scoliosis - What is Scoliosis - How is Scoliosis Diagnosis - Treatment and more at WebMd

Idiopathic juvenile thoracic scoliosis is a tridimensional deformation of the spine which may impact on the intrathoracic organs. Bracing is one of the oldest treatments of spinal deformities. It relies on the indirect manipulation of spinal curvatures in order to prevent curve progression, which may affect respiratory function.The acoustic reflection method is based on the analysis of the reflection of a single transient planar wave giving the longitudinal cross-sectional area profile of the examined cavity. It is noninvasive and harmless.The EOS™ device allows a double incidence, full body, and low-dose X-ray acquisition with thoracic 3D reconstruction.The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of bracing on the upper airways patency (by means of the acoustic method), on the breathing pattern (noninvasive respiratory muscles assessment), and on the thoracic penetration index (by means of the EOS™)

National Scoliosis Foundation - The National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF) is a patient-led nonprofit organization dedicated since 1976 to helping children, parents, adults, and health-care providers to understand the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis.

Scoliosis Association, Inc - An International Support and Information Organization - A non-profit, volunteer non-medical organization. Since 1974, we have been helping those with scoliosis by providing information and having support groups and information lines. We have a variety of ways by which you can get in contact with us as shown throughout our website. Additionally, you may have a support group or information hotline in your area. Please go to our support page to find the list of support groups or information lines. There are 54 active chapters (support groups) at this time.

PubMed Abstract: Study - Although the frequent occurrence of Scoliosis in patients who have Spastic Cerebral Palsy is well known and surgical treatment has often been recommended for these patients, little is known about the natural history of scoliosis in this population. This study objection was to clarify the natural history of scoliosis from childhood through to adulthood and provide objective data on proper surgical indications for such patients.

Questions and Answers about Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease NIAMS - A Department of the National Institutes of Health and Department of Halth and Human services - What is scoliosis - What causes scoliosis - Diagnosis - Treatment Information and more

Encyclopedia of Surgery - spinal instrumentation

Definition of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and adolescents at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons AAOS - Causes - Diagnosis - Surgical and Non-surgical treatment information

AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Information on orthopaedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, wellness and exercise and more

NIAMS - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease - Scoliosis - What is Scoliosis - Fast Facts: An Easy to Read Series of Publications for the Public

CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY (CST) is a potent tool using the functions of the Cranial Sacral system. It is an effective form of bodywork and of Neuromuscular Therapy which uses gentle movements to unlock tension and relieve pain. There are no rapid adjustments, painful contortions, or deep muscle probing.