I find it interesting that the MedX machine (which has had FDA approval since 1989, as a rehabilitation machine) is used at:
2008 Spine Journal Publication here: http://www.fitstrength.com/MedX%20Research.html
Based on what I've learned about all this (deepest thanks Dingo), and its current applications - I would not be surprised to see research in the future with specific applications towards scoliosis.
Some 40 years ago, I was told (by an orthopedic surgeon) that there absolutly were no exercises that could exert enough influence on paraspinal muscles to effect any change in a spine with scoliosis. I don't think the same can be said today with the development of a machine such as this. The in depth research cannot come soon enough for me - but maybe for my great-grandchildren. The future does look a bit brighter. And bty, the offered 2008 Spine Journal publication indicates that this machine is also useful for those suffering post spine surgery pain. Looks like something all could benefit from. A true pity that funding is not available for more study.
- The Texas Back Institute (4 locations)
- Kaiser Permanente Hospitals
- Kieser International (over 60 locations worldwide)
- Arizona Spine Institute
- California Spine Institute
2008 Spine Journal Publication here: http://www.fitstrength.com/MedX%20Research.html
Based on what I've learned about all this (deepest thanks Dingo), and its current applications - I would not be surprised to see research in the future with specific applications towards scoliosis.
Some 40 years ago, I was told (by an orthopedic surgeon) that there absolutly were no exercises that could exert enough influence on paraspinal muscles to effect any change in a spine with scoliosis. I don't think the same can be said today with the development of a machine such as this. The in depth research cannot come soon enough for me - but maybe for my great-grandchildren. The future does look a bit brighter. And bty, the offered 2008 Spine Journal publication indicates that this machine is also useful for those suffering post spine surgery pain. Looks like something all could benefit from. A true pity that funding is not available for more study.
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