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The machine we used for testing was a biodex machine with a torso rotational attachment. You are correct that isometric is stationary. The Biodex has a dynamometer that can measure and control many...

It is indeed. It's full of technical and logistical and budgetary issues. But its power and possibilities are pretty impressive.




This is a link to the strength asymmetry paper....

Definitely put it under the assumption category.

People have tried and even presented as evidence the ability to use surface EMG measurement to show paraspinal muscle activation. The reality is...

It's been a few years since I finished and am researching in a different area right now. I just like to come here because I enjoy this line of research.



Schroth does focus on derotation. In...

Regarding muscle strength, you're correct in that it is pretty difficult to assess this. What makes it even more complicated is that muscles on both sides of the spine participate in moving the spine...

No, don't derotate. Don't do anything except try to make sure the postures are the same. When I was saying I wanted to see you in a true neutral, that was more the researcher talking, i.e. let's see...

It's difficult to tell how much your pelvis is rotated because the x-rays don't show the full pelvis. You mentioned that you might get another x-ray at the chiro. If you do, see if they'll open up...

Yes, N=Newtons. And yes, it isn't much weight at all. I believe Stokes was the one who published this. While it is a very small amount of weight, remember that these studies were done on cadaver...

Yes, the SEAS researchers are MD's and PhD's. I would also assume they have some type of physiotherapists working with them as well. Stephano Negrini is one of the main guys (an MD or PhD). He's big...

The same basic percentages would probably be the same. These certainly wouldn't change a large amount if the AIS pattern is different. I would also say that, any change seen, would most likely be a...

I've been working my way through this thread over the last couple of weeks, when I have time. I think it's been a really good discussion so far. I'm going to try to remember the couple of things I...

That's an interesting lecture/presentation. It definitely hits on the concepts I have talked about here and in the other articles, i.e. assuming progression is driven from the rotation of the...

Not a whole lot more to add. There are a handful of studies (although not many) that have looked at paraspinal atrophy during brace wear. I'm not sure specifically what type of brace or if it was...

I would like to respond a bit more in-depth to this thread but don't have the time right now.

The short answers: Yes, bracing causes atrophy of the muscles. Specifically the paraspinal muscles....

These studies are pretty interesting. I've discussed these in various groups about the benefits/risks associated with trunk rotation. The thing I keep coming back to is the major differences in the...

It's an interesting article. I was reading about their descriptions of minocycline in the introduction section and evidently it has known clinical effects apart from its anti-microbial action. They...

She had a back double. :>

Based on the other studies, you are correct. But again, other studies were clinic based not population based.




No. There's a lot more in the study than what's printed in the abstract.

No argument from me that these studies show a clear genetic influence.

That the results, taken from a different population, don't agree with other studies does not immediately discount the study...

That's certainly possible. But the study they used is pretty big. They screened over 1 million kids. I suppose one from Denmark would be the most appropriate. But their reference isn't an obscure...

Their overall scoliosis rate was 1.36% and AIS rate was 1.05%. They reference a Lonstein paper that lists 1.25%. What is the caluclation for the MZ rate and what should it be? You've mentioned it...

Whenever I hear about MRI machines breaking or 'going down'. This is usually what I think happens.

http://mrimetaldetector.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mri-scanner-eats-patient-bed.jpg

It's certainly possible that it plays a role in some way. It plays a role in other orthopedic issues from the low back down to the ankle.

Great. Thanks. What size are/were her curves a year ago?

You will get a ton of great and useful information from a ton of great people on here who have gone through similar things. Listen to them. They're better than they let on. :>

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