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For parents whose children have not undergone surgery, I've pasted a link to an article entitled: THE NEW REHABILITATION TREATMENT OF SO-CALLED IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS. by T. KARSKI, et. al. The...

I just wanted to say Good-bye and Good Luck!! I love you guys!!! A few of you know my private e-mail so you could send me updates. If you don't know it, ask Gerbo.

Ruth,

There is a feature that allows you to add certain members to your "ignore" list and any posts they make won't be seen by you.

Aww....you guys are so sweet! This birdie can continue to peep and and not be silenced forever more??? LOL!!!

I never blamed Cheryl for Rachel's progression. I try not to have a defeatist attitude towards this whole thing and who knows what the outcome will be. I could have thrown in the towel years ago...

The expression "Eh" is a very Canadian thing.....so I'll add it back on LOL!! :D

Did you like it? :D I can add it back on

Oi :rolleyes: I can't speak for Cheryl but I'm sure she has some valid points and can offer newbies some valuable advice as to the do's and don'ts. She told us she was making adjustments to the...

Cheryl,

What an emotional rollercoaster this is! We all love you and know how strong you are.


Jill,

Deirdre has a left thoracic curve with the apex at T8-T9. Before going into the...

Ruth,

I just wanted to say, I think you're doing an amazing job!!!! You have learned so much in such a short period of time and I hope your daughter can avoid surgery! We're all cheering for you!

Wow, I can't imagine how the bolero could be placed upsidedown hmmmm... but it sounds like it's a hit since you sound so happy! :D YAY!!!!

Jill,

I put the brace on exactly the same way you do however I'm careful not to tilt the right shoulder and keep both shoulders level given my daughter's curve classification which according to...

Ruth,

Refer to page 9 and 10 of the following manual. Look closely at the diagram of the vertebrae on page 9. If you still have questions, you could phone the doctors and ask them what the...

Ruth,

Due to distance and the fact that we're not close to the Montreal office, if you adjust any of the straps for comfort or move the position of the snaps because of a temporary faulty one...

I absolutely trust and love Dr. Rivard and Dr. Coillard and I feel so blessed that they are my child's doctors!!!! My point is that the tension in straps can go ever so slightly the wrong way and...

Corrective movement is key and this goes back to everything I've read on the biomechanics of scoliosis and articles by dr. Stokes. Dr. Coillard even told me the shoulder tilt in Deirdre's case was...

Laura,

I'm thrilled to hear that Immy's curve has been reduced!!! Way to go!!!!!

Cheryl,

You are an amazing parent and you should not blame yourself however.....I don't think your concerns should be minimized. If we don't listen how can we learn? I for one, see the...

Reading your posts that Dr. Rivard responded to you made me cry, I'm obviously an emotional wreck at this point.

According to the following study,


CHICAGO (Reuters) - The perception that children seem to grow taller overnight is likely true, researchers said on Thursday.

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I also read the supine x-ray can give doctors a good indication of curves that will progress and I was thinking back to the initial supine x-rays before the spinecor fitting. Here is this abstract. ...

Ruth,

That's an interesting theory! I was under the impression and I think it has something to do with night time bending braces that it's imperative the brace be worn during sleep because 98% of...

Absolutely agree! About your comment of new kid on the block, I was thinking of spanking new shoes for some reason. :) Promise me one thing...if and when my Daughter's curve progresses that...

Gerbo,

Even in the darkest of moments you always have a way with words that makes me smile and sometimes laugh out loud. You're the best!

Michelle? (Emily's Mom)

I'm sorry the news wasn't better for you. The doctor said the brace wasn't being worn properly? After he made adjutments to the brace did you find out if the curve is...