EOS: Infantile idiopathic, neuromuscular & syndromic scoliosis: development, prevention, non-surgical treatment options & our role as therapists
A Talk by Esther de Ru (Clinic owner, GoPhysio Nl)
About this Talk
When treating children with early onset scoliosis, we need to be aware of the EOS Consensus Statement and EOS classifications. We need to understand the differences, to be able to give child and parent our very best. We need to know a little about medical assessments and understand the challenges faced when taking x-rays. We certainly need to know about bone growth and the development of the pelvis, spine and thorax during growth. We need to understand the detrimental effects of gravity and of staying in one position for long periods of time.
Being part of a multidisciplinary team optimizes care. Ideally we need a team to assess and discuss best treatment options with parents and caregivers.
Knowledge of age of onset, awareness of preventative measures, 24/7 postural care and our role and the possibilities we have for children with asymmetric development are all of importance. We need to counter gravity and think prevention. It is a lifelong process with parents/caregivers and patients needing us to inform and support them.
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